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MARCH 2019
Voice
Don’t Let Spring Allergies Bring You Down
More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year. In particular, springtime allergies are an annual nuisance
for many people. As plants begin to bloom and neighbors start to cut their grass more frequently, allergy sufferers nationwide
start sniffling and sneezing. What’s more, mold growth blooms both indoors and outdoors, making it almost impossible to
escape allergy triggers.
Spring Allergy Alleviation Tips
To reduce your allergies, be sure to take the following steps:
• Wash your bedding every week in hot water to help keep pollen under
control.
• Wash your hair before going to bed, since pollen can accumulate in
your hair.
• Limit the number of throw rugs in your home to reduce dust and
mold.
• Wear an inexpensive painter’s mask and gloves when cleaning,
vacuuming or painting to limit skin exposure and dust and chemical
inhalation.
• Vacuum twice a week.
• Make sure the rugs you have are washable.
• Change air conditioning and heating air filters often.
Celebrate the Spring Equinox!
The spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox) falls on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. This event
marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
For the first time in nearly 40 years, the spring equinox will occur on the same day as March’s Full Worm Moon. The
last time that these two events landed on the same date was March 20, 1981, though they did come close again in March
2000. But that’s not all: March’s full Moon will also be a Supermoon, meaning that it will be slightly larger and brighter
than most of the other full Moons this year.
For more intersting facts about the Spring Equinox, check out the following website:
https://www.almanac.com/content/first-day-spring-vernal-equinox
Slayton
KICK-OFF 2019! It was a chilly Friday afternoon at the Plaid Moose on Main Street of Slayton. The tables were all
set up with water carafes and coffee. Also laid out on the tables were posters full of pictures for each trip we enjoyed in
2018. The signup table had gifts for everyone – new VIP pocket calendars, “on the go” hand sanitizers and VIP Post-it
Notes. Every member got a colorful list of the events that we will be doing this year. We talked about each trip and
answered the questions anyone had. Everyone was excited about this year’s upcoming events. Afterwards we enjoyed a
warm brownie with ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream - a great finish for the afternoon! Jacki Linder won
the VIP gardening set, Charletta Bennett won the VIP rain gauge and Roy Carter the VIP travel mug.
SpringValley & LeRoy
On February 1st Spring Valley and LeRoy offices had their VIP Kick-offs. Carla hosted the LeRoy Kick-off with
16 members and Donna hosted the Spring Valley Kick-off with 30 in attendance. Both offices served cupcakes, a meat
and cheese tray with crackers, with coffee or punch for beverages. It was a very nice day of visiting!
Fulda & Slayton
February 14th was another cold, blustery day as VIP members
from Fulda and Slayton met at the Pizza Ranch in Slayton for a Val-
entine Lunch Buffet. While people waited for everyone to get there,
we had some fun puzzles set out for whoever wanted to give them a
try. After having our lunch and enjoying a few chocolate Kisses that
were placed on the table, we divided into 2 groups and played the
“Right/Left Game”. We had some wrapped boxes each containing
a monetary prize – either a $5 bill, a $2 bill, a $1 bill or maybe just
some quarters. We read a story and as the members listened they
were to pass their box either to the left or right. Everyone had a blast
as we sometimes got confused on which direction to go! It was a nice
afternoon to visit and play a few games with friends. The door prize,
a $10 gift card to the Pizza Ranch, was won by Arliss Hein.
SpringValley & LeRoy
On February 14th Spring Valley and LeRoy held their annual
Valentine’s Day Lunch. There were 22 in attendance. We all enjoyed
pizza, salads and dessert at the Pizza Place in Spring Valley. Garry
TerMaat was the winner of the valentine filled with chocolates and
Beverly Plaehn was the winner of the bouquet of flowers. A good time
was had by all and our bellies were full when we left!
Fulda/Slayton/Lakefield
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
The VIP Club is hosting a trip
to HANSON WHEEL &
WAGON AND THE
CORN PALACE
on Tuesday, May 21st.
We will watch craftsmen,
including a wheelwright,
blacksmith and coach
maker, build and restore
authentic horse-drawn
vehicles such as
stagecoaches, mud
wagons, chuck wagons and
sheep wagons. Lunch at the
Mitchell Depot Pub & Grill is
included.
More information will follow
in your local newsletter.
Contact your
VIP Representative
to reserve your spot!
Moline & Davenport
“SPRING FLING”
March 28, 2019
Quad City Botanical Center
VIP Club members and guests will arrive at 10:30 a.m.
and be treated to a touch of spring by taking a guided
tour of the beautiful gardens of the Quad City Botanical
Center. A luncheon will follow with a box lunch provided
by Bridges Catering. After lunch we will unveil our VIP
Club events for 2019. Anyone in attendance will be able
to sign up immediately for any of the events!
Cost for the “Spring Fling” is only $15.00 which
includes the guided tour of the gardens, lunch and
entry for door prizes.
Transportation is NOT provided for this local event.
Please contact Joanne at
(309) 797-7800 in the
Moline Office to place your reservation.
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