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Spring 2021 MAR APR MAY - What Do Bridges Made from Tree Roots and The Hub on Smith Have in Common?
Spring 2021
                                                          MAR • APR • MAY

What Do Bridges Made from Tree Roots
and The Hub on Smith Have in Common?
They each provide a way for humans to stay connected.
In the Indian state of Meghalaya, living bridges made     but, over time, the web of roots and connections
from tree roots connect remote villages separated by      becomes stronger.
deep valleys and fast–moving rivers. Villagers plant      Like the web of tree roots linking remote villages in
rubber fig trees on either side of a river valley. When   India, The Hub on Smith helps us create a web of
the trees are old enough, the roots are pulled and        interconnectedness in our community. It provided
woven from each side of the valley to form a bridge.      a place to gather and activities to share, but the
Building the bridges takes patience. There is more
maintenance when the bridges are first being woven,                                      See full article on PG 3
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inside                                                     A note from
    3 	Bridges Made from
                                                               the Executive Director
            Tree Roots                                         Hello everyone,
                                                               I am writing this letter to you on a snowy
    4 	
       Battle Buddy Program                                    cold morning in February, daydreaming
                                                               about opening up The Hub in the coming
    5 	Healing Powers of                                      months. Although our building has been
            The Kitchen Table                                  closed, we have been incredibly busy
                                                               bringing the services out to you and into
    5	
      COVID–19 vaccine
                                                               the community in many ways. We have
    6 	Spring Cleaning                                        utilized this time of social distancing
                                  CARMEN RIDEOUT,              and restrictions in public gatherings
    7 	Fun & Wellness            Executive Director           to dramatically improve the health
                                                               and safety of The Hub by upgrading
    8 	New Virtual Series for    our heating and air conditioning (HVAC) system and installing fire
            Family Caregivers     sprinklers throughout the building.
    9 	Dementia Friendly         We would not have been able to complete this project without the
            Workshops             approval and hard work of the City of Sheridan. They helped us
                                  apply for and manage the CARES Community Relief Grant from the
    10–12 Menus                   Wyoming State Land and Investment Board. Community partners
                                  including Sheridan County, Sheridan Memorial Hospital, and local
    13–17 Activities              legislators provided help along the way to accomplish this huge
    17      In Your Corner        project in record time.
                                  The local contractors including AXE Build, Powder River Heating and
    18      Hub on Smith Donors   Air Conditioning, Modern Electric, and Life Safety Solutions came
                                  together quickly to fast track this work. We are grateful beyond words!
    19      Memorial Gifts
                                  With this project coming to a close, we are planning to open some
    20 	   Phone Directory       services at The Hub this spring. Our doors will be open to a few
                                  scheduled and by–appointment services. We do not expect activity
    Senior citizen’s council      to be what is was before the pandemic, quite yet. In March, April and
                                  May we will be opening up the Grab n Go, an information desk, and
    board of directors            a few scheduled activities. This summer we hope to open up more
                                  depending on the number of people vaccinated and how Sheridan is
    PRESIDENT
                                  doing as far as community spread.
    Anthony Spiegelberg
                                  In May, we will be recognizing Older Americans Month. The theme this
    VICE PRESIDENT                year makes it wonderful and so timely, “Communities of Strength.” We
    Casey Osborn                  know this is important in good times and bad. During the pandemic
    TREASURER                     we have witnessed the significance of maintaining social contact with
    Molly Dow                     others and the need to lean on each other for support. This sense of
                                  community is vital to our existence and “fun and activity,” whether it
    SECRETARY                     is planned or spontaneous is a human need that cannot be dismissed.
    Trink Morss                   We are excited and hopeful to be doing more of this in the coming
    BOARD MEMBERS                 months, highlighting the power of connection, engagement, and
    Jim Wilson                    community.
    Melissa Butcher               Thank you for your support and words of encouragement during the
    Rob Miller                    past year. We are so grateful to live and work in this generous and
    Kati Sherwood                 supportive community.
                                  I hope to see you soon,
    DIRECTORS EMERITUS
                                  Carmen
    Ky Dixon
    Dr. Sy Thickman

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Bridges Made from Tree Roots CONTINUED FROM COVER
COVID–19 virus changed that landscape. How then          remind me of the positive effect our individual
do we build and maintain our bridges with one            actions can have and the power of all of us, together,
another while staying physically distant?                supporting each other.
Like the tree–root bridges, growing and nurturing
our human connection requires patience and regular       We don’t know how long social distancing
maintenance. For many in our community, maintaining
connections is possible through phone calls and          will be necessary. Until The Hub on Smith
weekly video chats. Admittedly, a video discussion
is not the same as a face–to–face meeting. However,      can once again be our gathering place,
one participant of these video chats told me, “Staying
connected is an important part. Living with dementia     let us do what we can, the best we can,
is hard enough – it helps to know there are people
out there, and they are my friends.” I have also heard   to build and maintain our bridges to each
neighbors speak of how meaningful it was when
friends phoned to check on them or how uplifting         other. Write that letter. Make that phone
it was to receive a thoughtful note at the beginning
of the new year. And this feeling of connection is       call. Set up that video chat. As individual
important. On–going pandemic research suggests           members of this community, we really do count, and
intentionally and authentically connecting with others   by reaching out to one another, we can be the human
makes us healthier and more resilient.                   equivalent of those bridges made of tree roots –
I keep a reminder of the importance of connection        strong, resilient, and supportive.
on my kitchen windowsill – a red domino. On one
side, it reads, “I Count.” On the other side are the     ARTICLE CO–AUTHORED BY HEATHER COMSTOCK, DEMENTIA
words “Community is the Cure.” These messages            EDUCATOR, AND LESLIE HORSCH, WRITER–EDITOR

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Volunteer Opportunity
Battle Buddy Program Builds Connection for Veterans
BY: CHERISH THOMSON & TERRY PARSLEY
Do you have time to “reach out and touch someone,”
to help a Veteran in your community? The Sheridan
VA Battle Buddy Caller Program may be perfect
for you. The new program pairs volunteers with
homebound veterans of similar interests through
simple, ongoing phone or video contact. Veterans,
as well as caregivers, can benefit from the power
of connection and friendship that come through a
veteran being paired with a battle buddy.
What is a “battle buddy”?
The term “battle buddy” comes from a practice of
the U.S. Army, in which two soldiers were assigned
to assist one another—be a “buddy”— both in and
out of combat. Right now, the Sheridan VA is seeking
volunteers to offer this buddy system to assist with
social connections for veterans receiving VA care at
home. Veterans who are part of this program have
chosen to sign up—they want to hear from you.
Connecting is important for overall health at any
time, but during this time of increased social isolation
a program like this one can make that possible.
“The Battle Buddy Program allows our isolated
Veterans the precious chance to positively interact
with someone, escaping from an inward focus
on one’s own disability and limitation,” says Curt
Merriam, a social worker with the VA’s Caregiver
Support Program. “This regular interaction also
provides stimulation for the Veteran and can ease
strain on the caregiver.”
As a Battle Buddy volunteer, you will play an
important role as part of a network of family, friends,
social service/health professionals, and other              How do you start? Training is the first step.
individuals who provide comfort and assistance to           All volunteers receive training to learn how to start
homebound veterans. The Battle Buddy Program                the conversation and develop the connection with
offers the veteran an opportunity to engage safely          the veteran. The process takes about two weeks,
with someone via phone, computer or tablet for a            which allows volunteers to establish what will work
much needed and meaningful social interaction.              best for them and the veteran, regarding frequency
Various limitations can make it difficult for some          and time of day they prefer a call.
veterans to easily venture out of the home into social      Are you interested in getting more information or
settings, which historically made it possible to interact   volunteering for our Battle Buddy Program? Please
with others. For homebound veterans, especially             contact Volunteer Program Specialist Brad Fauber
those with limited social contact from a caregiver, the     at (307) 675–3225, or Volunteer Services Program
veteran’s opportunity to chat with their battle buddy,      Manager Terry Parsley at (307) 675–3226. They
whether for 15 minutes or two hours, can provide a          can answer your questions or provide you with a
brief respite for them and the caregiver as well.           volunteer application packet.

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Healing Powers of The Kitchen Table
WRITTEN BY GEORGIA BOLEY, MS, RD, LD
All this isolation helps us reflect and respect the      what ‘blue zones’ have, in which populations live
need for REAL human interaction. It is hard to think     longer, healthier lives.
of a better place to commune for healing human           Food that is shared can be a powerful nourishing and
interaction than the kitchen table. Meals shared with    healing experience, separate from the actual nutrition
loved ones create a place to nourish our bodies as       qualities of the food. Of course it is always best to
well as our souls. Everyone has a voice and should be    try to choose food that loves your body back in a
heard at the kitchen table. It is a communion for your   healthy manner, but just as important is taking time
tribe, whoever that may be. Having those ritualistic     to share meals with those you love.
tribal connections you can rely on daily roots our
                                                         If you know someone who is not able to share meals
souls, bringing us support, safety, and an anchor.
                                                         with loved ones or a ‘tribe,’ such as someone in a
Many of us do not take the time, or do not have the
                                                         nursing home or someone isolated at home, try
opportunity, to eat with others. We eat alone, on the
                                                         to safely share a meal with them if you can in this
run, or within our homes while doing other tasks.
                                                         pandemic. If you cannot, perhaps you can make their
Creating a social network that supports healthy
                                                         favorite dish or meal and deliver it to them.
eating habits, connection, and true nourishment is

COVID–19 vaccine now available
BY: SHEREE CHILDERS–COSSEL                               Sheridan County Public Health and Sheridan
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, THE HUB ON SMITH                Memorial Hospital are offering vaccines to eligible
                                                         persons by appointment. To be added to the waiting
December of 2020 offered a gleam of hope to              list at SMH call 307.675.4471 or to schedule an
Americans, when the FDA gave emergency use               appointment at Sheridan County Public Health,
authorization for two COVID–19 vaccines. Moderna         call 307.672.5169. Please remember that vaccines
and Pfizer–BioNTech are currently available in the       are available in limited quantities and health care
United States. Both vaccines offer similar protection    professionals are doing their best to get as many
for the person vaccinated and are funded with            people vaccinated as possible. You may be asked
taxpayer dollars. That means that when you are           to leave a message and receive a return call. Be
eligible for a vaccine there will be no payment          prepared to receive two vaccinations, one month
necessary. Both the Pfizer–BioNTech and Moderna          apart. Your second shot will be scheduled after the
vaccine boast an effectiveness of 95%. Neither of        first injection.
these vaccines prevents Coronavirus infection but
                                                         Unfortunately, being vaccinated does not mean
both give the body instructions to create immunity.
                                                         that it is back to life as it was before. The Center
Clinical trials have shown that both the Pfizer–
                                                         for Disease Control continues to recommend
BioNTech and Moderna vaccine do a good job of
                                                         social distancing, mask wearing, good hand
preventing symptomatic COVID–19 disease.
                                                         washing practices, and avoiding large gatherings.
COVID–19 vaccines are available in limited quantities.   It might be some time before we see a reduction
State health officials have created a schedule           in recommended COVID–19 guidelines. About 8.5%
that allows essential workers and people in the          of Wyoming residents have received their first shot
most vulnerable groups to be vaccinated first. As        according to the Wyoming Department of Health and
I am writing this, if you are 65 or older or work        only 1.5% of Wyoming residents have received both
in health care, public transportation, senior care,      the first shot and the booster.
law enforcement, education, or if you are a first
                                                         If you have concerns about receiving the COVID–19
responder, you are eligible to be vaccinated. For
                                                         vaccine, please call your health care provider to
a complete list of eligible persons visit www.
                                                         receive information regarding your health and how
sheridancounty.com/covid–19/covid–19–vaccines/ .
                                                         the vaccine might impact you.

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Spring Cleaning:
Stress less, clean up the mess
For many of us, our closet holds a world of feelings.     how they’ll use the
Clothes that used to fit, clothes that hopefully will     products they’re
fit one day, clothes that make us feel comfortable        considering and
or powerful, clothes worn for special events, clothes     visualization is a
given to us by someone, the list goes on. Looking         technique that acts
into your closet and deciding what to wear can feel       as a performance
stressful, especially if it’s cluttered, unorganized,     booster and
or full of things you don’t wear. Cleaning out and        anxiety reducer.
organizing your closet has many benefits, including       Here are some
but not limited to:                                       reasons to refresh
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 hectic. Having an organized closet means less time       •S
                                                            witch up your
 to find an outfit and more time to sit down and           style. This is a
 enjoy breakfast.                                          good time to find pieces you’re missing or have
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  eeping everything visible. If you know where            always wanted to add to your closet.
 every item is located in your closet, you can cut        •D
                                                            ress for success. The clothes you wear have an
 down on time wasted searching for what to wear.           effect on your mood and attitude, so make sure you
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  implifying decision making. Having limited              look and feel confident.
 options helps you make an outfit decision and            •C
                                                            reative expression. In these unprecedented times,
 move on.                                                  one thing you can control is what you wear. Take
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  aking maintenance easier. Everything has a place        advantage of the creative outlet clothes provide
 so it’s easier to keep in order for the future.           and play around with your outfits.
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  aving money. If you have an accurate picture           •P
                                                            repare for times of transition. Starting a new job?
 of what you own, you won’t buy repeat items by            Sending your kids away to college? Shopping helps
 mistake.                                                  you anticipate and imagine what the next steps of
                                                           your life are going to look like.
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  educing stress. Clutter prevents us from relaxing,
 which leads to stress, which leads to more clutter.      •E
                                                            ntertainment without straining your wallet.
 Eliminating excess clothes is a good way to reduce        Shopping secondhand is a great way to get the
 tension in your everyday routine.                         excitement of finding “new” clothes without
                                                           creating an expensive habit you can’t afford.
Not sure how to begin the decluttering process?
Start in one area, like the sock drawer or your closet,   Strategically planning a purchase can help uplift
and take everything out. Proceed by making piles:         your mood and add value to your life, and choosing
“Donate,” “Throw Out,” “Needs Alterations,” and           to shop at Urban Thrift will also add value to the
“Keep.” Once you have the piles, decide how you like      community. All of the proceeds from Urban Thrift are
things organized—by color, length, occasion, etc.—        used to directly support the programs at The Hub on
and then put things away according to your new            Smith. This means for every item purchased, money
system and enjoy the new tidy results of your hard        is available to use for Home–Delivered meals, home
work.                                                     health services, educational workshops, activities,
                                                          public transportation, tech devices for seniors, and
Retail Therapy: When the going gets tough, the            more. So, whether you’re bringing us the “Donate”
tough go shopping                                         pile or shopping to refresh your wardrobe, remember
                                                          to add Urban Thrift as part of your spring–cleaning
Now that you’ve cleaned out your closet, it’s time to
                                                          routine this year. We’re open Tuesday–Saturday
go shopping! Believe it or not, shopping has benefits
                                                          10:00 am – 5:30 pm at 226 N. Main St.
as well. As people shop, they’re naturally visualizing

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March, April, and May 2021 Care Partner Skills Workshops
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                                                 • Discuss how to improve balance
        Guest Speaker Martha Cover-Killian,
                                                 • Learn about options when falls continue to occur, including
                 Physical Therapist
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    Fall Prevention: Assessing for Home Safety
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               March 5th • Friday
                                                 • You will be given an opportunity to submit questions
               9:00 AM–10:30 AM
                                                   beforehand or bring your questions to ask in person

                                                 • Discuss the scope and various causes of troubled sleep for
     Why Aren’t We Sleeping? Explore Causes        persons living with dementia
      and Steps to Address Sleep Problems        • Identify critical factors that may be causing sleep challenges
               March 12nd • Friday
                                                 • Identify strategies to tailor sleep environments to optimize
               9:00 AM–10:30 AM
                                                   sleep opportunities

               Alzheimer’s Dementia:             • Dispel the myths
       Is it Alzheimer’s or Something Else?
                                                 • Learn the facts
               April 16th • Friday
               9:00 AM–10:30 AM                  • Discuss coping strategies

           Guest Speaker Dr. Schamber            • Review what the symptoms of each of these might look like
        Paying Attention to the Three Ds:
                                                 • Learn how to respond and react if you are observing these
      Delirium, Dehydration, and Depression
                                                   symptoms
               April 23rd • Friday
                                                 • Discuss ways to shift life habits and routines toward future
               9:00 AM–10:30 AM
                                                   prevention

           Frontotemporal Dementia:              • Discuss the wide range of signs and symptoms
                What to Expect
                                                 • Discuss why communication can be so challenging
                May 7th • Friday
               9:00 AM–10:30 AM                  • Explore strategies to tailor care considerations

               Lewy Body Dementia:               • Discuss the range of fluctuations of sleep, mood, and
           It’s More Than Memory Loss              cognition
                May 14th • Friday                • Identify strategies to handle a fluctuating day
               9:00 AM–10:30 AM                  • Discuss the importance of early future care planning

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March 2021
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Time                                                    St. Patrick’s Day
21                 22                23                 24                   25                 26                       27
MACARONI &         MEATLOAF          WESTERN BEAN       BAKED CHICKEN        PORK GUMBO         FISH & CHIPS             CHEESEBURGER
CHEESE W/ HAM      STEWED TOMATOES   BAKE               THIGHS               STEAMED RICE       COLESLAW                 FRENCH FRIES
VEGETABLE MEDLEY   ROASTED POTATO    CORNBREAD          ROASTED POTS         ROASTED            VEGETABLE MEDLEY         VEGETABLE MEDLEY
CUCUMBER           PEAS              BROCCOLI           VEGETABLE MEDLEY     CAULIFLOWER        BANANA BARS              FRUIT
VINEGAR SALAD                        GARDEN SALAD       CHOCOLATE CAKE       FRENCH BREAD
                   SUGAR COOKIE
FRUIT                                FRUIT                                   MIXED BERRIES

                                                                                                                         Palm Sunday
28                 29                30                 31
CHICKEN MARSALA    PORK LOINS        TURKEY CLUB        LASAGNA
                                                                                                               SUBJECT TO CHANGE
                                     SANDWICH                                                                  *Indicates Item Contains Nuts
ANGEL HAIR PASTA   BROCCOLI CHEESE                      GARLIC BREAD
CARROTS            RICE              POTATO CHIPS       GREEN BEANS
FRENCH BREAD       CORN              PEA & CHEESE       APPLE PIE BARS
                   CREAM CHEESE      SALAD
PUDDING
                   BROWNIES          FRUIT

Passover
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Spring 2021 MAR APR MAY - What Do Bridges Made from Tree Roots and The Hub on Smith Have in Common?
April 2021
        SUN                 MON                 TUE                      WED                   THU                 FRI                  SAT
                                                       SUBJECT TO CHANGE               1                   2                    3
                                                       *Indicates Item Contains Nuts   HONEY MUSTARD       BLACKENED COD        SWEET & SOUR
                                                                                       PORK CHOPS          BROWN RICE W/        CHICKEN
                                                                                       ROASTED POTATOES    ONIONS & PEPPERS     STEAMED RICE
                                                                                       VEGETABLE MEDLEY    CORN                 ASIAN BLEND
                                                                                                                                VEGETABLES
                                                                                       FRUIT               MOLASSES COOKIE
                                                                                                                                ALMOND COOKIES*

                                                                                                           Good
                                                                                                           Friday
4                   5                    6                       7                     8                   9                    10
GLAZED HAM          POT ROAST            OVEN FRIED              ROAST TURKEY &        SWEDISH MEATBALLS   TARRAGON CHICKEN     SAUSAGE & CHEESE
SCALLOPED           POTATOES &           CHICKEN                 GRAVY                 EGG NOODLES         SALAD SANDWICH       PIZZA
POTATOES            VEGETABLES           MACARONI SALAD          MASHED SWEET                              POTATO CHIPS         CAESAR SALAD
                                                                                       STEAMED BEETS
GREEN BEANS         GARDEN SALAD         VEG MEDLEY              POTATOES                                  BROCCOLI SALAD       VEG MEDLEY
                                                                                       ROLL
FRENCH BREAD        ROLLS                KEY LIME BARS           PEAS & CARROTS                            FRUIT                CHOCOLATE CHIP
                                                                                       ROCKY ROAD
AMBROSIA            FRUIT                                        ANGEL FOOD CAKE       PUDDING                                  COOKIES

11                  12                   13                      14                    15                  16                   17
TURKEY TETRAZZINI   BBQ BEEF             CHICKEN                 PORK ROAST & GRAVY TERIYAKI SALMON        BEEF & BARLEY SOUP BAKED CHICKEN
FRENCH BREAD        SANDWICH             ENCHILADAS              MASHED POTATOES       RICE PILAF          ROLL               THIGHS
VEGETABLE MEDLEY    POTATO WEDGES        REFRIED BEANS           BROCCOLI              ASIAN BLEND VEG     GARDEN SALAD         ROASTED POTATOES
FRUIT               PEAS & CARROTS       CORN & PEPPERS                                                                         GREEN BEANS
                                                                 FRUIT                 FROSTED YELLOW      MANDARIN ORANGES
                    PEANUT BUTTER        TRES LECHES CAKE                              CAKE                                     MINT BROWNIES
                    COOKIES

18                  19                   20                      21                    22                  23                   24
PULLED PORK         OPEN FACED           BEEF & BROCCOLI         CHICKEN CORDON        PORK JAMBALAYA      GARLIC BUTTER        CHEESEBURGER
SWEET POTATO        TURKEY SANDWICH      LO MEIN                 BLEU                  VEGETABLE MEDLEY    SHRIMP               POTATO WEDGES
WEDGES              MASHED POTS                                  ROASTED POTATOES                          ANGEL HAIR PASTA
                                         ASIAN BLEND                                   FRENCH BREAD                             VEGETABLE MEDLEY
SAUTEED CABBAGE     PEAS                 VEGETABLES              GREEN BEANS                               CAULIFLOWER
                                                                                       PEANUT BUTTER                            FRUIT
FRUIT               BANANA BARS          SNICKERDOODLE           FRUIT                 KRISPY BARS         CHOCOLATE
                                                                                                           SURPRISE CAKE

                                                                 Earth Day
25                  26                   27                      28                    29                  30
CHICKEN POT PIE     PORK STEW            FISH TACOS              CHILI                 CHICKEN ALFREDO     BISCUITS & SAUSAGE
BISCUIT             FRENCH BREAD         SALSA & CHIPOTLE        CINNAMON ROLLS        FETTUCCINI          GRAVY
                                         SOUR CREAM                                    GREEN BEANS         SCRAMBLED EGGS
VEGETABLE MEDLEY    PEAS CARROT                                  BROCCOLI
                                         LIME CILANTRO RICE                            GARLIC BREAD        ROASTED ZUCCHINI
PUDDING             RAISIN SALAD FRUIT                           MIXED BERRIES &
                    CRISP                CORN W/ PEPPERS         CREAM                 GARDEN SALAD        LEMON BARS
                                         CINNAMON SUGAR                                CHOCOLATE CHIP
                                         CAKE                                          COOKIE

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May 2021
      SUN                   MON                    TUE                 WED                 THU                     FRI                   SAT
                                                                                                 SUBJECT TO CHANGE               1
                                                                                                 *Indicates Item Contains Nuts   HERB ROAST TURKEY
                                                                                                                                 & GRAVY
                                                                                                                                 CHEESY BROCCOLI
                                                                                                                                 RICE
                                                                                                                                 VEG MEDLEY
                                                                                                                                 MELON

2                     3                    4                   5                   6                       7                     8
BBQ MEATBALLS         BAKED CHICKEN        STUFFED PORK LOIN   COD WITH LEEKS &    BEEF STROGANOFF         CHICKEN & WILD RICE BREADED PORK
BAKED BEANS           THIGHS               PESTO QUINOA        CARROTS             EGG NOODLES             SOUP                CHOPS

PEAS & CARROTS        ROASTED POTATOES     VEG MEDLEY          ASPARAGUS           BEETS                   ROLL                  MASHED POTATOES &
                      BRUSSEL SPROUT                           RICE PILAF                                  VEG MEDLEY            GRAVY
GARDEN SALAD                               FRENCH BREAD                            GARDEN SALAD
                      FUNFETTI COOKIE                          YELLOW CAKE W/                              CHOCOLATE CAKE        BROCCOLI
PUDDING                                    FRUIT                                   BERRIES
                                                               FROSTING                                                          AMBROSIA

                                                               Cinco
                                                               de Mayo
9                     10                   11                  12                  13                      14                    15
TURKEY NOODLE         SLOPPY JOES          CHICKEN CORDON      PORK GUMBO          TUNA SALAD              LASAGNA CAESAR        LEMON GARLIC
CASSEROLE             ROAST POTATO         BLEU                BISCUIT             SANDWICH                SALAD                 CHICKEN
VEG MEDLEY            WEDGES               CREAMY RISOTTO                          POTATO SALAD            FRENCH BREAD          MASHED POTATO &
                                                               VEG MEDLEY
FRENCH BREAD          ROASTED              GREEN BEANS                             PICKLED BEETS           VEG MEDLEY            GRAVY
                                                               TOFFEE BLONDIES
                      CAULIFLOWER                                                                                                BROCCOLI
PUDDING                                    FRUIT                                   LEMON SNOWBALLS         APPLE PIE BARS
                      BROWNIES                                                                                                   FRUIT

                DAY
16                    17                   18                  19                  20                      21                    22
MACARONI &            TURKEY NOODLE        MEATLOAF            CHICKEN PRIMAVERA   SAUSAGE GRAVY &         FISH & CHIPS          POT ROAST,
CHEESE W/ HAM         SOUP                 STEWED TOMATOES     ANGEL HAIR          BISCUITS                COLESLAW              POTATOES & VEG
ASPARAGUS             BISCUIT              BAKED POTATO        PEAS & CARROTS      SCRAMBLED EGGS          CARROTS               GARDEN SALAD
BERRIES & CREAM       VEG MEDLEY           BROCCOLI            GARLIC FOCACCIA     ROAST ZUCCHINI          TARTAR SAUCE          ROLL
                      MOLASSES COOKIE      STRAWBERRY CAKE     MELON               SUGAR COOKIE            LEMON BARS            CHOCOLATE
                                                                                                                                 SURPRISE CAKE

23                    24 PORK ROAST        25                  26                  27                      28                    29
CHICKEN POT PIE       BAKED SWEET          HOT TURKEY          CHILI               OVEN FRIED CHICKEN      GLAZED HAM            TERIYAKI SALMON
BISCUIT               POTATO               SANDWICH
                      GREEN BEANS                              CORN BREAD          BAKED POTATO            CHEESY POTATOES       STEAMED RICE
VEG MEDLEY                                 MASHED POTS &       MUFFIN
                      CHOCOLATE CHIP                                               VEG MEDLEY              ASPARAGUS             ASIAN BLEND VEG
FRUIT                                      GRAVY
                      COOKIE                                   BRUSSEL SPROUTS     RANGER COOKIE           PINEAPPLE UPSIDE      ROCKY ROAD
                                           CARROTS                                                                               PUDDING
30                    31 CHICKEN           FRUIT CRISP
                                                               CARROT CAKE                                 DOWN CAKE

CHEESEBURGER          TARRAGON SANDWICH
                      POTATO CHIPS
POTATO WEDGES
                      PEA & CHEESE SALAD
PEAS & CARROTS             PEANUT BUTTER
FRUIT                      COOKIE

MAR • APR • MAY            Memorial Day                                                                                                            11
Fun & Wellness Department
Why Fun & Wellness?
It’s true at The Hub we like
to have fun, but it’s more
meaningful than that. According
to Dr. Stuart Brown, who has
studied the power of play for
decades, “Play is more than
just fun. Nothing lights up
the brain like play.” Scientific
evidence shows that the human
brain is made for playing and
having fun. Here are some other
documented benefits of play:
•F
  eel–good endorphins are
 released naturally and we can
 experience more relaxation,
 happiness, and less pain when
 we are having fun.
•P
  lay prevents illness by
                                     Lisa Wells, Sr Fun & Wellness Coordinator   Amanda Munford, Fun & Wellness Coordinator
 eliminating the stress hormones
 that attack our immune system.
• Seniors who play can infuse a dose of happiness
   into their day and relieve some of the stress
                                                                 TO SIGN UP for any Fun & Wellness Opportunities:
   sometimes associated with the aging process.                  •V
                                                                   isit www.thehubsheridan.org and click on the
•C
  ombat the Three Plagues: loneliness, helplessness,             Activity Sign Up tab OR
 and boredom, with play.                                         •E
                                                                   mail amunford@thehubsheridan.org directly OR
• Laughter is the best medicine–actually lowering our
   blood pressure, supporting a healthy heart. Plus,             •C
                                                                   all Amanda in Fun & Wellness at
   our bonds are stronger when we laugh together.                 (307) 672–2240 x 107 today.

Through its Fun & Wellness programming, and
valuable community partners included by activity
in this newsletter, The Hub staff endeavors to offer
opportunities that are fun and promote playfulness,              STAY CONNECTED
no matter our age. Trying a new move during                      • Call us at (307) 672–2240
exercise class, delighting in the creative process
through an art class, sharing ideas as part of a book            •F
                                                                   ollow us on The Hub on Smith Facebook &
club, joining in a cross–country ski outing, or enjoying          Instagram
a history talk, are just some of the ways that give us a         •E
                                                                   xplore videos on The Hub on Smith YouTube
boost with play every day.                                        Channel
Check out these and more possibilities in this edition
of Center Stage and follow us on YouTube, Facebook               •V
                                                                   isit www.thehubsheridan.org and find out more
& Instagram.                                                      about joining one of our hybrid Hub happenings
                                                                  meeting in person or on Zoom.

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Activities at a glance
            MONDAY               TUESDAY                 WEDNESDAY         THURSDAY             FRIDAY
 8 am       Happy Feet		                                 Happy Feet
                                                               Select Winter
 9 am       BOOM                 Walking Club            BOOM		                                 BOOM
                                                               Outings
 10 am      BAMM		                                       BAMM		                                 BAMM

 12 noon

 1 pm	Table Tennis		                                    Table Tennis		                         Table Tennis

 1 pm       Billiards 		                                 Billiards

FITNESS & OUTINGS                                           Hub Walking Club
                                                            Meeting in person at the YMCA and out of doors.
Happy Feet                                                  Sign–up required.
Meeting in person at the WYO Theater.                       Tuesdays • 9:00–10:00 am • No Charge.
Sign–up required. Max 10 dancers.                           Walk through winter regardless of the weather. Meet
Fun, upbeat, cardio dance class led by wonderful,           at the Sheridan Co YMCA Gym 3 and we’ll decide if
longtime Hub Volunteer Instructor, Sherry Mercer.           we stay inside or go out of doors. Either way, we’ll
Monday • Wednesday • 8:00–8:45 am • $2 s.c.                 get in a good one hour walk.
WYO Theater Rehearsal Hall 3rd floor.                       Sheridan County YMCA Gym #3. Wear a mask and
Wear a mask, enter through doors on Brundage St,            enter through the specially designated “Senior
and take the elevator.                                      Entrance” door #3 located at the back of the Y
                                                            facing Alger Street.
BOOM
Meeting in person at the WYO Theater & on Zoom.             Virtual Gentle–Stretching Yoga
Sign–up required. Max 15 exercisers in person.              Meeting on Zoom. Sign–up required with Instructor.
Functional fitness exercise class including low–impact      Join Donna Stubbs, 20 years experienced Yoga
cardio, strength training, flexibility, and balance         practitioner, for this whole body, mind, and spirit
moves. Led by Lisa Wells, Hub on Smith Fun &                class. Meets on Zoom two times weekly. For
Wellness Coordinator, Certified Group Fitness and           information and to register contact Donna directly at
Registered Yoga Teacher.                                    donna@thefiberhouse.com or 307–673–0382.
Monday • Wednesday • 9:00–9:45 am • $2 s.c.                 Thursday 5:30 pm & Sunday 5:00 pm
WYO Theater Rehearsal Hall 3rd floor.                       Table Tennis
Wear a mask, enter through doors on Brundage St,            Meeting in person at the YMCA. Sign up required.
and take the elevator.                                      Join this fun and competitive group to sharpen your
BAMM (Basic AM Moves)                                       skills and have some fun.
Meeting in person at the WYO Theater & on Zoom.             Monday • Wednesday • Friday • 1:00–2:00 pm
Sign–up required. Max 15 exercisers in person.              YMCA Racquetball Courts.
Same focus and moves as BOOM exercise class,                Billiards
except cardio portion done in a chair to be no–             Meeting in person at the Hub on Smith.
impact vs. low impact. All abilities welcome. Also led      Sign–up required. Max eight players.
by BOOM Instructor Lisa Wells.                              We are back in The Hub for limited activities in April
Monday • Wednesday • Friday                                 and Billiards is one of them. Improve your focus while
10:00–10:45 am • $2 s.c.                                    having a good time. We have pool cues to use or
WYO Theater Rehearsal Hall 3rd floor.                       bring your own.
Wear a mask, enter through doors on Brundage St,            Monday • Wednesday • 1:00–2:00 pm • $2 s.c.
and take the elevator.                                      Enter through the Hub North Entrance.

MAR • APR • MAY                                                                                                 13
Activities
Snowshoe, Cross Co Ski, & Hike with Steve Stresky      have a passion for gardening, come share your tips
Meeting in person in the great out of doors.           and tricks. Let’s grow together and create beautiful
Sign–up required.                                      and delicious takeaways. Led by the lovely, soon–
Steve–hydro geologist, avid hiker, talented banjo &    to–be Master Gardener, and Hub Fun & Wellness
guitarist, and longtime Hub volunteer–will continue    Coordinator, Amanda Munford.
to lead us this spring on six fun outings throughout   Thursdays • 1:00 • March 4th & 18th
our beautiful Bighorn Mtns and surrounding area.       April 1st, 15th, 29th • May 13th & 27th
Each trip location will be decided on a few days
                                                       In the Kitchen with Georgia and Dan
before, depending on weather and conditions, and       Livestream event on
be communicated with those registered.                 Cottonwood Kitchen
• March
       & April Outings                               Facebook Page
  We will probably take advantage of late–season       Login to take part
  snow, although we may hike if the winter is dry.     in this wonderful
  Depending on conditions, we will choose among        cooking demo with
  local cross–country ski areas in the Bighorns.       Aaron Schanzenbach
  These areas all have options for various lengths     at Cottonwood
  and terrain that we can choose from once we get      Kitchen, Hub
  to the area. Elevations range from 7,000 to 9,000    Executive Chef Dan
  feet and have groomed trails for both skiing and     Cole, and Registered
  snowshoeing.                                         Dietitian Georgia
  Locations include: Cutler Hill, Antelope Butte,      Boley. Spices are an
  Pole Creek, and Willow Park.                         aromatic, delicious
                                                       part of daily meals for
•M ay & Dry–Weather Outings
                                                       most of us. Compared with other cultures, however,
  These hikes will take place locally near Sheridan.
                                                       North American cooks tend to use far fewer spices
  Depending on conditions, we will be on trails that
                                                       per dish. This deprives us of the many powerful health
  have options for various distances and terrain
                                                       aspects herbs and spices bring to the table, not to
  appropriate for our group. Some trails are open
                                                       mention taste. Log on and gain confidence to expand
  prairies, and others have a gentle grade along a
                                                       your herb and spice rack, including oregano, thyme,
  creek. We have forested hikes, and other options
                                                       dill, turmeric, garam masala, cinnamon, allspice,
  for gentle, and paved trails.
                                                       caraway.
  Locations include: SCLT Red Grade, the Hidden
                                                       Saturday • April 3rd • 11:00 am
  Hoot trails, Buffalo Run Creek, William Mentock
  Trail, and Piney Canyon.                             Sheridan Community Land Trust
Sign up for more information. Meet at the Hub          Virtual History Tours
parking lot by Whitney Park at 9:30 am and we will     Meeting on Zoom.
be back by 4:30 pm Bring a lunch, water, and mask      Register at https://sheridanclt.org/
for carpooling.                                        SCLT works to preserve the heritage of open
Thursdays • March 11th & 25th • April 8th & 22nd       spaces, healthy rivers & creeks, working ranches,
May 6th & 20th.                                        wildlife habitat, and vibrant history, while expanding
                                                       recreation opportunities to connect people with the
VIRTUAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES                         places they love. Explore our community’s unique
                                                       history by attending one of their following tours:
The Hub on Smith’s Victory Garden                      • March 11 at 5:30 pm The Human Migration of
Meeting on Zoom. Sign–up required.                       Southeastern Sheridan County
Our small–scale gardening is expanding. Although       •A
                                                         pril 13 at 2:30 pm History and Heritage Hike
we plan to continue growing herbs around the Hub,       on SCLT Soldier Ridge Trail w/ Donovin Sprague,
we also now have a 675 square foot garden plot.         Sheridan College History Faculty
There may be snow on the ground now, but it is time    • May 6 at 5:30 pm Big Goose Creek Virtual Tour
to start planning, preparing, and dreaming. If you

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Activities
Doc Talk                                                  switches on a light. Snap. The darkness vanishes, and
Meeting on Zoom. Sign up required. Early is better        in its place, we find an electric vision of new ways of
to receive the Meeting ID & Password.                     living…This Chair Rocks illuminates the path.” Dr. Bill
Developed by Kris Schamber, MD, with Sheridan             Thomas, founder of ChangingAging.
Memorial Hospital – Internal Medicine, this special       Tuesdays • 2:00–3:00 pm
series offers time with knowledgeable community           April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th • May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
physicians who speak about various health topics in       Cost: Purchase your own copy of the book.
an informal setting.                                      Artist Talk w/ Elaine Olafson Henry
• March 16th • Noon Covid–19 Updates and Vaccines        Meeting on Zoom.
  with Kris Schamber, MD.                                 Sign up required.
•A
  pril 15th • 9:30 am Experience More Joy–               Early is better to receive the Meeting ID & Password.
 Mindfulness Matters with Vivianne Tran, Psy. D.          Elaine Olafson Henry is a vibrant, internationally
•M
  ay 13th • Noon Women’s Health Issues with              published, exhibited, and collected ceramics artist,
 Lindsay Capron, Ob–Gyn.                                  curator, writer, and
                                                          local volunteer.
The World of Tea
                                                          “Not everyone is
Introductory Class w/ Judith Leavitt, President,
                                                          linear in their career
TalkingTea LLC and Author of Talking Tea:
                                                          path, and I certainly
Casual Tea Drinker to Connoisseur (2020)
Meeting on Zoom. Sign–up required. Early is better        have not been. I
to receive the Meeting ID, password, and teas.            am originally from
After water, tea is the most consumed beverage in         Minnesota and have
the world. In the first week of this class, you will be   lived in nine states,
introduced to the fascinating world of tea. You will      and the final one is
hear the myths of the origins of tea, learn where tea     Wyoming.” Elaine’s
is grown in the world, how tea is processed to make       voyage has included
the six types of tea, and how to make the “perfect        being a student, gift
cup of tea.” In weeks 2–4, you’ll gain in–depth           wrapper, telephone
knowledge of 12 of the 48 teas listed on the Periodic     solicitor, chicken cook,
Table of TalkingTea, a unique tool for learning about     trophy shop owner,
specialty teas from India, China, Japan, and Taiwan.      potter, university
A handy tea tasting chart and samples of the 12 teas      professor, international ceramics magazine editor
will be mailed to class participants.                     and publisher, and more. Always a student, Elaine just
Fee for teas: $10. Payment arrangements made at           finished getting a Masters’ Degree in Literature at
time of registration.                                     the University of Wyoming and lightheartedly shares,
Wednesdays • March 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st.            “you can go to school for free when you reach age
12:45 pm                                                  65.” Enjoying residencies in more than 10 countries
                                                          because of her beautiful ceramic art, Elaine will take
A Book Study of–This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto             us on a tour of the evolution of her work.
Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite                       Thursday • April 29th • 10:00 am
Meeting on Zoom. Sign up required. Early is better
to receive the Meeting ID and Password.                   The World of Tea – Advanced Class
Join Heather Comstock, Hub Family Caregiver               Meeting on Zoom. Sign–up required. Early is better
Services & Dementia Care Educator, and Lisa               to receive Meeting ID, Password, & Teas.
Wells, Hub Sr Fun & Wellness Coordinator, in this         In the Introductory World of Tea class, tea drinkers
community conversation that meets weekly as               tasted the first 12 teas on the copyrighted Periodic
we digest “One of the 100 best books to read at           Table of Talking Tea, a unique tool for learning about
every age,” per The Washington Post. Prepare to           specialty teas from India, China, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,
enrich the learning experience through respectful,        and Japan. In this Advanced World of Tea class,
lively discussions of thought–provoking questions.        Judith Leavitt and participants will continue the
“Sometimes a writer does us all a great favor and         journey from casual tea drinkers to tea connoisseurs

MAR • APR • MAY                                                                                                15
Activities
while expanding their knowledge of an additional 12       down and click on Educational Videos on Basic
teas from the Periodic Table. In Week 1, tea drinkers     Device Use or even take advantage of their Open
will sample a white tea, a yellow tea, and a special      Labs. If viewing this newsletter electronically,
pu–erh tea. In Weeks 2–4, participants will taste three   click on the following link:
green, three oolong, and three black teas. Samples of     https://www.uwyo.edu/wycoa/tech2connect–folder/
the teas will be mailed to class participants. Fee for    tech2connect_basicdeviceuse.html
teas: $10. Fee for teas and a Periodic Table of Talking   Kanopy Streaming Videos
Tea teacup: $18. Payment arrangements made at time        Quality On–Line Opportunity
of registration.                                          Are you a member of Sheridan Fulmer Library?
Wednesdays • May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th • 12:45 pm         As a member you get access to Kanopy. Kanopy
Adventure Talk–Lines on a Map: 9,000 Miles by             showcases more than 30,000 of the world’s best
Human Power                                               films, including award–winning documentaries, rare
Meeting on Zoom. Sign up required. Early is better        and hard–to–find titles, film festival favorites, indie
to receive the Meeting ID & Password.                     and classic films, and world cinema with collections
Steve Stresky has endured three long–distance             from Kino Lorber, Music Box Films, Samuel Goldwyn,
adventures on foot and bicycle that span a total          The Orchard, The Great Courses, PBS, and thousands
of 9,000 miles. Join him in May for stories and           of independent filmmakers. Find more info at the
photographs from two cross–country bicycle                Sheridan Fulmer Library website page. If viewing this
trips and a through–hike of the Appalachian Trail,        newsletter electronically, click on the following link:
comparing challenges and mindsets among the trips.        http://www.sheridanwyolibrary.org/downloadables/
Steve is a retired geoscientist, and spends free time     streaming–video/
hiking, biking, running, and skiing. He participates      Watercolor Art Class
in nearly all the local events, including running and     Meeting in Person. Sign up required.
biking events and trail runs. Steve has partnered with    Monthly classes with the talented Gail Sidletsky are
The Hub, the Wyoming Wilderness Association, the          returning to The Hub this Spring. If you are interested
Sheridan Community Land Trust, and the YMCA to            in participating, please sign up to be put on the
lead outings and advocate for uses of public lands.       student list.
Thursday • May 27th • 10:00 am                            $25 fee per session payable to Gail at the first class.
Tech Practice Sessions                                    Coffee Klatch w/ Peggy Anderson
Meeting in person at The Hub on Smith and on              Meeting in Person at The Hub on Smith Café and on
Zoom. Sign–up required. Max 10 participants.              Zoom. Sign up required.
Want to take part in Zoom events but would rather         Friendly social time with an option of being in your
test it out first? Want to share photos or order          own home. Talk about the news of the day…or not.
groceries on-line? Or do you have other basic             How are you staying busy during the pandemic?
technology questions? Great! Bring them and your          What are you looking forward to in the future? Do
own device or borrow one of ours for these in-person      you have a recipe to share? Do you have a good
and online tech support gatherings.                       book or movie to recommend? Have the opportunity
Thursday • April 15th • 1:00–2:00 pm                      to chat or explore using Zoom without any pressure.
Hub Art Studio                                            Wednesdays • 11:30 am • beginning in April at the
Thursday • May 13th • 10:00–11:00 am                      Hub or on Zoom
Hub Art Studio
University of Wyoming Tech 2 Connect
Basic Device Use
                                                          HOW TO ACCESS OUR VIRTUAL
Quality On–Line Tutorials
Is technology leaving you with questions instead
                                                          PROGRAMMING
of answers? University of Wyoming provides many           The Hub is using Zoom, a free video conferencing
wonderful tutorials on how to use your tech devices.      application, to host virtual programs. Zoom allows
Type in Tech2Connect in the search engine. Scroll         participants the option to see each other and take
                                                          part in live conversations through your personal tech

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Activities
device such as, smart phone, laptop, tablet, desktop,            prompted, dial the Zoom meeting ID for the program
or regular phone (audio only).                                   you want to join. Your phone will be automatically
                                                                 muted once the meeting starts. When you want to
Join by Web Browser:
                                                                 speak, press *6 to unmute. No email, no problem. A
Locate the program you want to join on our website
                                                                 Fun & Wellness Coordinator can give you this access
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                                            connected to their communities. Utilizing these services helps to
                                            prevent premature institutionalization. If you think that your family
                                            or someone you know may benefit from any or all of our services,
                                            please call for information:

                                            Support Center to connect to all services ...................... 461–7134

                                            Day Break, adult day care services onsite.......................675–4968

                                            Dementia Friendly Wyoming — Sheridan........................ 461–7134

  the loan closet                           Family Caregiver Support and Loan Closet*................ 672–2240
                                            *assistive devices for all ages

        Hours of Operation                   (wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and more)

                                            Goose Creek Transit Public Bus Service..........................675–7433
       Monday – Friday                      Handicap–accessible transport available

       Noon – 4:00 pm                       Help at Home...................................................................................675–1978
                                            Personal Care, Light Housekeeping

                                            Home–Delivered Meals............................................................. 672–6079

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hub on smith donors NOV 9, 2020 – JAN 31, 2021
• AASR Almoners Fund               •D
                                      an and Darlene Felde          •L
                                                                       ori M. Kobielusz              •K
                                                                                                        athryn Norris–Guille            Skretteberg
•A  G Electronics Servicecenter    •T
                                      J and Kim Ferguson            •N
                                                                       ancy Kobielusz                •M
                                                                                                        arjorie L. Oberg               •S
                                                                                                                                          MART Transportation
•D  avid Alden                     •W
                                      illiam and Carmen             •D
                                                                       ale and Merle Koch            •B
                                                                                                        arbara Oedekoven                Division
•D  aniel and Cathleen Aldrich      Ferguson                        •M
                                                                       ark and Elizabeth Koltiska    •J
                                                                                                        ohn and Starr O’Dell           •F
                                                                                                                                          rank and Lorene Smedley
•D  aniel and Rebecca Allen        •F
                                      irst Federal Bank & Trust–    •J
                                                                       eanne Konkel                  •G
                                                                                                        eorge and Carol Olovich        •R
                                                                                                                                          oger South
•A  lphaGraphics                    Coffeen Office                  •M
                                                                       ax Korfanta                   •V
                                                                                                        iola Olson                     •J
                                                                                                                                          im and Jaynie Spell
•G  eorgia Andreason               •F
                                      irst Interstate BancSystem    •R
                                                                       obert and Nancy Kosine        •D
                                                                                                        oug and Ruth Osborn            •D
                                                                                                                                          ouglas Spicer
                                     Foundation                       Jeff and Shirley Knisley                                          •A
                                                                                                                                          nthony and Jean
•B  ruce and Jo Lynn Andrews                                                                         •M
                                                                                                        rs. L. Marlene Orr
                                    •D
                                      avid and Mary Fisher          •R
                                                                       ichard and Marjorie Kraft                                        Spiegelberg
•F  rances Anhorn                                                                                    •J
                                                                                                        udith Palm
                                    •M
                                      ichael and Mary Lee           •D
                                                                       aniel Kucera                                                    •J
                                                                                                                                          ohn and Pamela Standish
•A  nonymous                                                                                         •P
                                                                                                        apa Murphy’s Take and Bake
                                     Flanagan                                                                                           •R
                                                                                                                                          oger St. Clair
•D  r. Frederick J. Araas                                           •M
                                                                       arna M. Kuehne Foundation      Pizza
                                    •T
                                      J Fleury                                                                                         •D
                                                                                                                                          on and Linda Steadman
•J  udy Artist                                                      •H
                                                                       oward and Joan Kunesh         •G
                                                                                                        erald and Dee Pelesky
                                    •M
                                      ichael and Sheila Flynn                                                                          •R
                                                                                                                                          osemary Storey
•B  alanced Living Health &                                         •J
                                                                       anet Lahodny                  •P
                                                                                                        eter and Catherine Pelissier
                                    •C
                                      athy Fortier                                                                                     •C
                                                                                                                                          assie Sundberg and Blaine
   Wellbeing Consultants                                             •J
                                                                       ack and Kathryn Landon        •J
                                                                                                        ames and Dianna Perry
                                    •R
                                      alph and Terrill Foster                                                                           Murphy
•B  ank of Sheridan                                                 •M
                                                                       aureen Lang                   •D
                                                                                                        iane C. Peterson
                                    •J
                                      une J. Fournier                                                                                  •J
                                                                                                                                          oseph and Heidi Super
•G  urden and Barbara Barnett                                       •R
                                                                       ossiter and Noemi             •K
                                                                                                        irk and Carole Petty
                                    •F
                                      remont Motors Ford             Langhorne                                                         •T
                                                                                                                                          racy and Elizabeth Swanson
•B  asin Electric Power                                                                              •M
                                                                                                        argie C. Pierce
                                     Sheridan                                                                                           •G
                                                                                                                                          ail A. Symons
   Cooperative                                                       •T
                                                                       reva Lannan                   •B
                                                                                                        arbara A. Plummer
                                    •F
                                      remont Toyota Sheridan                                                                           •T
                                                                                                                                          imothy S. Tarver
•J  ohn and Andrea Baule                                            •D
                                                                       onald and Joanne Larsen       •B
                                                                                                        arbara H. Pomar, PHD
                                    •D
                                      oyle and Jacqueline Fritz                                                                        •M
                                                                                                                                          argaret J. Taylor
•N  ellie Bechtell                                                  •T
                                                                       im Lavin                      •P
                                                                                                        owder River Energy
                                    •R
                                      ichard Garrison                                                                                  •T
                                                                                                                                          hickman Foundation
•M  ary Jane Bede                                                   •C
                                                                       harles and Donna Lee           Corporation Foundation
                                    •T
                                      im and Rita Geary                                                                                •K
                                                                                                                                          enneth and Doris Thoma
•E  lbert and Suzanne Belish                                        •H
                                                                       elen Lehan                    •T
                                                                                                        erry and Linda Pruett
                                    •D
                                      r. Lawrence G. Gill, III                                                                         •D
                                                                                                                                          wight and Sharon
•C  arl and June Bender                                             •D
                                                                       arrell and Kathleen Leno      •Q
                                                                                                        C10 Architects LLC
                                    •J
                                      ohn R. Giurgevich                                                                                 Thompson
•J  ames Benepe, III                                                •E
                                                                       llen Lentsch                  •M
                                                                                                        elvin Quick
                                    •M
                                      iladine Giulio                                                                                   •M
                                                                                                                                          ark and Gina Thoney
•R  obert and Rosie Berger                                          •L
                                                                       et ‘R Buck Car Wash LLC       •B
                                                                                                        oyd (Bill) and Jane Rader
                                    •F
                                      ranklin and Kristi Goldston                                                                      •R
                                                                                                                                          oger and Alta Tipton
•B  arry and Joann Bergstrom                                        •J
                                                                       anis M. Leupold               •P
                                                                                                        atricia Rader
                                    •G
                                      oose Creek Family Practice                                                                       •B
                                                                                                                                          ruce and Pat Tomsovic
•B  ig Horn Builders Association                                    •L
                                                                       ightner Sams Foundation of    •M
                                                                                                        ichael and Mary Rathbun
                                    •V
                                      ictoria L. Green               Wyoming                                                           •T
                                                                                                                                          ongue River Road
•M  ona Bilyeu                                                                                       •T
                                                                                                        im and Debra Rather
                                    •M
                                      ichael Guenther               •J
                                                                       ean J. Lobach                                                    Foundation
•R  oy and Robin Bissey                                                                              •L
                                                                                                        .W. (John) Reasoner
                                    •H
                                      ollis and Jeanne Hackman      •R
                                                                       onald and Cynthia LoPorto                                       •T
                                                                                                                                          op Office Products, Inc.
•B  ob’s Pest Control                                                                                •T
                                                                                                        om and Doris Redjou
                                    •R
                                      oger and Janet Haight         •G
                                                                       eorge and Susan Lunbeck                                         •B
                                                                                                                                          ernice Turley
•F  rank and Georgia Boley                                                                           •S
                                                                                                        ondra J. Rexroat
                                    •D
                                      ick and Jamie Hammer          •D
                                                                       orothy Madson                                                   •C
                                                                                                                                          hristine Valentine
•D  onna Bourne                                                                                      •T
                                                                                                        homas Richter
                                    •M
                                      ary Ella Hando                •S
                                                                       tephen and Edre Maier                                           •V
                                                                                                                                          alley Motor Honda
•B  ill Bradshaw                                                                                     •D
                                                                                                        aniel and Rosemary Rieder
                                    •A
                                      rnold and Barbara Hansen      •G
                                                                       illian Malone                                                   •M
                                                                                                                                          anford D. Rudisel and
•M  ichael Brady                                                                                     •J
                                                                                                        anet Riesland
                                    •S
                                      teve and Marty Harker                                                                             Donna Van Luchene
•J  anet Burtis                                                     •D
                                                                       ale and Linda Malstrom        •M
                                                                                                        arjorie Riddle
                                    •L
                                      eonard and Eleanor Harris                                                                        •G
                                                                                                                                          ary and Sheila Van Meter
•J  oanne Bush                                                      •B
                                                                       eth Manthei                   •D
                                                                                                        an and Kathy Riggs
                                    •B
                                      etty L. Hart                                                                                     •S
                                                                                                                                          haron Van Winkle
•E  ugene and Diane Caiola                                          •A
                                                                       ndrew and Betty Marosok       •J
                                                                                                        effrey and Elizabeth
                                    •K
                                      endall and Joseph Hartman                                                                        •J
                                                                                                                                          ohn and Judith Vernon
•R  ussell and Arvyce Carlson                                       •J
                                                                       acomien Mars                   Robison
                                    •K
                                      arl and Lois Hartse                                                                              •G
                                                                                                                                          eorgia Vos
•M  arion Cato                                                      •M
                                                                       rs. Lynn B. Mavrakis          •G
                                                                                                        ene and Jeanne Roelfsema
                                    •C
                                      hristi Haswell                                                                                   •A
                                                                                                                                          llen Wagner
•C  hampion Funeral Home                                            •S
                                                                       am and Carol Mavrakis         •J
                                                                                                        oyce and Carl Roth
                                    •J
                                      uanita Heide                                                                                     •C
                                                                                                                                          atherine J. Wallick and
•V  irginia Chase                                                   •M
                                                                       cCoy, Inc.                    •M
                                                                                                        adonna Rowe
                                    •R
                                      uth I. Hein                                                                                       Donald J. Purcell
•C  ity of Sheridan                                                 •S
                                                                       hirley M. McDonald            •J
                                                                                                        ohn and Judy Rueb
                                    •D
                                      ella Herbst                                                                                      •D
                                                                                                                                          r. and Mrs. Charles Walter
•C  ynthia Clements                                                 •E
                                                                       verett and Mary McGlothlin    •D
                                                                                                        an and Elsie Sanders
                                    •L
                                      arry and Marilynn Herman                                                                         •C
                                                                                                                                          harles and Mary Lou
•J  oyce Coates                                                     •B
                                                                       etty J. McKee                 •B
                                                                                                        arbara Sare                     Walters
                                    •A
                                      rlene Herrboldt               •R
                                                                       idgely McKinley               •J
                                                                                                        ane M. Satterfield
•C  ore Physical Therapy                                                                                                               •T
                                                                                                                                          om and Alice Warnke
                                    •B
                                      ette Hess                     •E
                                                                       velyn McRoberts               •S
                                                                                                        usan Schatz Hills
•C  osner Construction                                                                                                                 •R
                                                                                                                                          ichard Warren
                                    •M
                                      yron Hetzler                  •M
                                                                       ary Ellen McWilliams          •R
                                                                                                        ichard and Joyce Schmidt
•R  on and Sharon Crispin                                                                                                              •W
                                                                                                                                          att Dental Clinic, P.C.
                                    •W
                                      illiam and Virginia Hippe     •R
                                                                       enee Meador                   •G
                                                                                                        loria J. Schonenbach
•Z  ack Cummins Real Estate,                                                                                                           •R
                                                                                                                                          ichard E. Weber
   LLC                              •R
                                      ichard H. Hoeck               •D
                                                                       r. Patrick and Maurita        •F
                                                                                                        red and Karen Schubert         •W
                                                                                                                                          illiam F. and Lorene W.
•M  arty and Rose DaBell           •J
                                      anet S. Holcomb                Meehan                          •D
                                                                                                        avid and Patty Schultz          Welch Foundation
•R  onald L. Dailey                •D
                                      aniel and Lenna Holwegner     •M
                                                                       argaret F. Melton             •H
                                                                                                        . Alan Schultz                 •M
                                                                                                                                          aria T. Wentz
•T  essa Dalton                    •B
                                      ruce and Mary Holwell         •D
                                                                       avid and Susanna Meyer        •G
                                                                                                        eorge and Doris Schuman        •J
                                                                                                                                          ustin and Rindy West
•F  rank and Virginia Dannels      •B
                                      ethany Hunter                 •J
                                                                       udy Ann Miller                •L
                                                                                                        eslie and Shirley Ann          •J
                                                                                                                                          oe and Janice Wetherington
•B  arbara G. Daugherty            •J
                                      ohn and Helen Ilsley Family   •G
                                                                       ary and Susan Miller           Schuman                          •A
                                                                                                                                          lice L. White
                                     Foundation                      •A
                                                                       delaide and Loren Minear      •D
                                                                                                        an and Jeanne Scott Family
•M  arjorie Davey                                                                                                                      •C
                                                                                                                                          lark and Cheryl Wieland
                                    •E
                                      arl and Kathy Israel          •R
                                                                       on and Renetta Mischke         Foundation
•R  ikki Davidson                                                                                                                      •J
                                                                                                                                          oan Wieland
                                    •J
                                      Dan Builders LLC              •D
                                                                       oris Moeller                  •S
                                                                                                        cotty and Janet’s
•R  oy and Carol Davis                                                                                                                 •S
                                                                                                                                          haron Wiley
                                    •D
                                      onna Jacobs                   •J
                                                                       ohn and Patricia Moore         Community Fund
•L  ola Deming                                                                                                                         •B
                                                                                                                                          ertha Willey
                                    •L
                                      es and June Jayne             •G
                                                                       reg and Laurie Morris         •D
                                                                                                        ixie J. See
•A  lfred Destefano                                                                                                                    •E
                                                                                                                                          velyn J. Williams
                                    •D
                                      orothy Johnson                •M
                                                                       ountain View Veterinary       •J
                                                                                                        udy Shamley
•J  ack and Ruth Dilley                                                                                                                •W
                                                                                                                                          olf Creek Charitable
                                    •S
                                      asha M. Johnson                Hospital                        •W
                                                                                                        ryanne Shannon
•M  olly and Brandon Dow                                                                                                                Foundation
                                    •M
                                      ary E. Justice                •D
                                                                       r. Lance T. Moxey             •D
                                                                                                        ean and Judith Shaw
•M  ary T. Dowling                                                                                                                     •P
                                                                                                                                          atricia Wolfe
                                    •R
                                      .C. and Joan Kalasinsky       •J
                                                                       oe F. and Roberta H. Napier   •S
                                                                                                        heridan Community Federal
•D  ick and Patty Dunn                                                                                                                 •T
                                                                                                                                          homas Wollenzien
                                    •M
                                      ark and Janet Kami             Foundation                       Credit Union
•W  illiam and Kathleen Eaton                                                                                                          •W
                                                                                                                                          omen of St. Peter’s
                                    •J
                                      enny L. Kaser                 •R
                                                                       ose Marie Nicholson           •S
                                                                                                        heridan Elks Lodge 520
•E  MIT Technologies                                                                                                                   •W
                                                                                                                                          ren LLC
                                    •E
                                      llen Kawulok                  •V
                                                                       iola Olson                    •S
                                                                                                        heridan Eyecare Center
•W  illiam Ebzery                                                                                                                      •D
                                                                                                                                          r. and Mrs. Victor Yapuncich
                                    •J
                                      ohn B. Kendrick               •B
                                                                       arbara H. Pomar, PHD          •S
                                                                                                        heridan Motor, Inc.
•A  lvin Erichsen                                                                                                                      •Y
                                                                                                                                          onkee and Toner LLP
                                    •J
                                      ean Kennedy                   •T
                                                                       homas and Karen               •M
                                                                                                        arilyn J. Siegal
•M  rs. Robert F. Ernst                                                                                                                •M
                                                                                                                                          orris and Connie Zempel
                                    •K
                                      athy E. Kennedy                Mulholland                      •J
                                                                                                        une M. Simon
•M  ichael and Julie Erusha                                                                                                            •P
                                                                                                                                          aul and Louise Zowada
                                    •S
                                      ally P. Kennedy               •J
                                                                       oyce Muller                   •C
                                                                                                        ody and Sarah Sinclair
•E  yas Foundation                                                                                                                     •Z
                                                                                                                                          owada Plumbing and
                                    •D
                                      arlene Kiester                •J
                                                                       udith Ann Musgrave            •J
                                                                                                        oseph and Christine Skatula
•E  ye Care of the Big Horns,                                                                                                           Heating
                                    •C
                                      atherine Kindt                •D
                                                                       ennis and Nancy Nelson        •M
                                                                                                        artha Skatula
   LLC                                                                                                                                  •H
                                                                                                                                          erbert G. and Dorothy Zullig
                                    •G
                                      arry and Kay King             •R
                                                                       ose Marie Nicholson           •L
                                                                                                        eonard and Mary                 Foundation
•N  orman and Susan Feck

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