February SENIOR NEWS: staying warm with books, crafts and McDonalds

Dear Seniors,

I saw online a flier that showed the prices at a McDonald’s restaurant that was probably from the 1950s. It had burgers for 15 cents! I don’t remember that, but I do remember 29 cent burgers.

The MacDonalds opened their first one in 1940; then in 1948 introduced their Speedee Service System featuring 15 cent hamburgers, and then franchised; and in 1955 Ray Kroch took over and started the whole chain we know today.

Average family income in 1950 was $3,300, according to estimates issued by Bureau of the Census

I love how they used ADJECTIVES! to enhance the appeal of the food. — Pure Beef Hamburger — Tempting Cheeseburger — Golden French fries — Thirst-quenching Coke — Delightful Root Beer — Steaming Hot Coffee” — Full-flavor Orange Drink — and Refreshing Cold Milk. (drinks were 10 cents)

These were “the place to go, park, and be seen” by teens of my era. And, remember the girls on roller skates serving you at your car window? Now we pull up to the restaurant’s window. Talking about this — mmmm, makes me want a “tempting cheeseburger”!

Happy Valentine’s Day — Tell someone(s) YOU LOVE THEM!!! Kathleen Spring ……… Loving Lyons Senior Group

News You Can Use

POST OFFICE short on staff – The “business part” of the Lyons post office closes from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day “for lunch.” They are short staffed and encourage you to apply for a job; great pay and benefits.(part time janitor also needed)

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: The Lyons LION CLUB serves the public and its youth. (eg, distribute eye glasses to the needy; and scholarships to students). They meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6 p.m. at LaMariposa — great long-time friendships are formed by like-minded good people. Contact Jerry Tabor or Larry Quinn for more information: 303-823-6710 gtabor6710@gmail.com PS Women are welcome to join!

KNITTING CLASS /plus/ Yarn NEEDED == Yarn and knitting needles are needed if you might have some to donate to the Library. The Friends of Lyons Regional Library is proud to sponsor a 6-week series of free knitting class for teens and adults starting Wed Feb 8. from 3:30-4:30pm. The classes will continue weekly on Wednesdays for 6 weeks at the same time. The class is ideal for beginners (but experienced knitters are welcome) and teacher Sandra Haber will be on hand to get everyone started. Registration is required. — Items can be brought to the library. (LIMITED Space): LIBRARY REGISTER Page

Annual “Library Friends” Trivia Night February 22nd, 7:00p.m. Learn more and register yourself or your team here! Virtual! online

TAX HELP – most people know about the free help you can get on your taxes from AARP at many Colorado libraries (fill out their appointment form and see the list of things you need to bring with you). — But the CO Dept of Public Health CDPHE is sponsoring a tax service that will help you not only understand your taxes, but also check to see what tax credits or benefits you are eligible for through Colorado! – Go to: www.GetAheadColorado.org // or for Spanish speaking individuals go to www.HaciaAdelanteColorado.org. You can use the guide online, or you can arrange to see someone in person.

Postage New rates effective January 22, 2023

Letters: 1 oz (not over): 63 cents (2nd ounce still 24 cents) // forever stamp value is 63 cents== post cards 48 cents == rigid envelopes now 40 cents extra. See DETAILS HERE.

NATIVE AMERICANS – the Longmont Museum has EIGHT programs over the next few months about Native Americans, including Poetry, image in films, missing people, artists, and more. For full schedule and/or to sign up: CLICK HERE === Jan 28th opening of new exhibit

The State of Colorado has opened up registration in 2023 (1) pre-school free — might give you grandparents some free time! (2) state retirement plans for workers without one (3) they are soon entering the Fair Access to House Insurance state plans (4) indoor air quality grants. — go to the State web pages (or watch for articles in the Lyons Recorder)

MEALS on WHEELS delivered to your door, Mon to Fri. Greater Lyons area — for those who are unable to shop for or prepare a nutritious meal at least once per day. It is also a “well-being check” by the caring drivers. Sliding scale fee: $1.00 per meal for income under $800, then goes up $1100/1400/1700 income ($4 for over $1701). Contact LEAF. These are made in the Longmont Meals-on-Wheels kitchen.

SHERIFF SUBSTATION is now open and we have 4 deputies covering the town 24/7. Call 911 for emergencies, or the non-emergency line to contact a deputy. Ask for a co-responder to come with the police if you are reporting a problem with a person suffering from mental illness. the new Lyons Chief: Sergeant Cody Sears. The substation is located in the historic Depot building located just west of the library.

It is BLACK HISTORY MONTH — go to our ARTICLE to see a full list of DENVER and BOULDER COUNTY events– including exhibits and concerts.

LYONS Senior Center attendees have put together a MONTHLY GAME DAY! This is expected to include things like board games, cards, bingo, pool, and more. Come on in during lunch hour, and talk to one of the people about YOUR ideas, wants, needs, etc. – how you can get involved – watch for more details on the Facebook Lyons Longevity page, and in the next SENIOR Newsletter! === THIRD WEDNESDAYs at 12:30 p.m. to at least 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.

PEOPLE NEWS: French nun Sister André, the world’s oldest known person, died on January 28 at the age of 118 in the southern city of Toulon, France.

Lyons Recorder January ARTICLES that may interest you:

==FIRE CHIEF explains new equipment bought and how they share operations with other departments, including using the new mill levy tax funds, including staff.

==RADON Month – what it is and how you can get a dectector.

==SNOW EMERGENCY – what streets/sidewalks the town cleans, and what is your responsibility

==EXERCISE – how to plan a routine that you will be better at following (by UC Health coaches)

==POLICE DEPT – photos and bios of new police dept. in Depot building

==VOTE for 150th CO Anniversary license plate Feb 1-15

=====HEALTH NEWS====

COVID NEWS: The government has ended the COVID emergency status and as of May 11, treatments and testing will no longer be free. Those with insurance, Medicare or Medicaid MAY be able to still get (free) coverage of vaccines or testing, but there may be additional charges like “office visit fees.” ==== NEW SHIPMENTS of COVID TESTS FREE: The federal government is once again offering 4 free boxes of COVID home tests for each household. Thanks President Biden for doing this. www.COVID.gov This stock will not be replenished. ====EXPIRED TESTS? Stop! Before you throw out old test kits, check this FDA website to see if they are still good. ==

4 Bills to End Coverage: House Republicans had already planned votes this week on four bills aimed at moving the country past the pandemic. The House also wants to lift vaccine mandates for health workers (which had been upheld by the Supreme Court). And a Bill that would require federal agencies to reinstate their pre-pandemic telework policies. Some of these will affect the poorer population, such as Congress recently telling the states that they can begin to remove people from Medicaid coverage who were retained because of the PHE, starting April 1.

LYONS Community Blood Drive– FEB 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.—On Friday, February 24th, there will be a community blood drive, at the Lyons Regional Library.—There is a nationwide shortage of blood and your donation is very much needed. If you are able to donate, please visit the website vitalant.org and sign up today! The code for Lyons community blood drive is A069.

TOWN of Lyons SENIOR ACTIVITES

sheet music sing a long senior center by KSpring — Games played during “Birthday Lunch Hour”

SENIOR BIRTHDAY PARTY DATE changed ==== MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTY to the SECOND WEDNESDAY of the month! In the past, it was the 3^rd Wedn., and those seniors who had birthdays the first week or ten days ended up “celebrating” 2 or 3 weeks past their special day. This way we will hit more target dates. —– Any senior in Lyons can attend. There usually is a tasty baked good, song, and a game or simple craft . — next one: February 8, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Second Winter Wonderland Concert is on Feb 25, from 2 – 4 pm, and will feature Dechen Hawk.== in LaVern Johnson Park at ice skating rink – for details and options see Calendar. — Another one will be in March. Sponsored by LCF and Town of Lyons.

LYONS SENIOR EXERCISE – 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., free. For Lyons seniors 55+ === This has been moved to the Walt Self Senior Center for the winter months. For info: Contact Lramsey@townoflyons.com Usually consists of: using hand weights; walking; stretching; and mild yoga. REGISTER

BUS TRIPS =

TO REGISTER CONTACT LISA AT: lramsey@townoflyons.com or call 303-823-6622 ext 30

Bus Trip to the Fiske Planetarium === Join us for a bus trip to the Fiske Planetarium at the UC Boulder campus. We’ll be enjoying a private screening of “Bella Gaia – Beautiful Earth”, a fulldome film featuring stunning imagery from the International Space Station as it orbits the earth. This award winning movie also showcases music and dance from around the world. The movie will be followed by a science talk about the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest optical telescope in space. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. We’ll also have time to explore the exhibits in the building after the show.

Ages: 55 and up === Date: Monday, March 6, 2:15 pm – 5 pm === Location: bus leaves from Walt Self, 335 Railroad Ave === Fee: $8; scholarships available====== TO REGISTER CONTACT LISA AT: lramsey@townoflyons.com or call 303-823-6622 ext 30 =======

Bus Trip to Meow Wolf === You won’t want to miss this one! Fun for all ages, Meow Wolf is an interactive art museum that transports you from planet earth straight to another galaxy. Imagine stepping through the pages of a Dr Suess book and you’ll have some idea of what Meow Wolf is like. Sure to engage all your senses, Meow Wolf’s mission is to inspire creativity through art, exploration, and play. HELLOFOOD is the onsite cafe and bar featuring rice bowls, salads, sandwiches, coffee, tea, beer, wine and even desserts. Please hop on the bus and join us for a fun filled day!

Ages: 55 and up === Date: Monday, May 1, 9:45 am – 3:30 pm ==== Location: bus leaves from Walt Self, 335 Railroad Ave === Fee: $30 plus money for lunch; scholarships available

BOULDER COUNTY AGING (BCAAA)

REMINDER: The Boulder County Housing Choice Voucher lottery (for all adults, not just seniors) will be open from 8:30-4:30p.m. only on ONE DAY: Feb 8. Late applications will not be accepted. Some “financial assistance” is available. (This is not the form to get on a normal “waiting list”.) CLICK HERE for more info, and to apply on Feb. 8th. ======= Warning, if you click on the page today, it says there are “no openings”, but Boulder Co Housing tells me: It says on the page that “there are no open waiting lists at this time.” because the waitlist does not open until February 8^th at 8:30AM. If you read the first line of that message it gives the details of that there. On February 8^th the page will update and it will prompt you to the application. It is a very easy process and it walks you through the application. ======== (Here is a LINK to their “general housing info” page — Housing – Boulder County. It updates as there are available rentals so be sure to check back often.)

BOULDER COUNTY “AGING” OFFICE is looking for a Senior Resource Specialist to work with Lyons (& Nederland) seniors — a benefited position; 30 hours a week (Tues-Fri, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.). This position will work in-office Tuesdays and Thursdays at the primary Lyons office location (the Senior Center). —-The Resource Specialist is responsible for meeting with clients, following an intake and assessment process, determine eligibility, develop an action plan, and provide information, referrals, and resource coordination. This position provides services to adults over 60, their caregivers, and adults with disabilities, who contact the Area Agency on Aging Virtual Call Center or Resource Specialists looking for resource information in Boulder County. Candidates should be committed to equity in service delivery. Learn more and apply here

SPEAKER for SENIORS – We want to know what you want and need! == February 9, 12:15 p.m. Seniors – Community Conversation, presented by Lyndsay Neville, Bo Co Aging office. — Conversation to discuss what works well for older adults in Boulder County and what services and resources and needs should be addressed. — NOTE: weekly lunch is at 12:00 noon; *IF* you want one — you must call and order it by 1pm. on Wedn. 303-441-1415. (lunch is cod with tomato sauce and rice, cost $3 or sliding scale.)

LUNCHES: Served Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the Walt Self Senior Center (located in the Boulder Housing apartment complex community center next to the Post Office). You can order a tasty catered meal by 1 p.m. the day before at 303-441-1415.

Lyons Senior Resource Specialists, part time in the Walt Self Senior Center. Clients can contact Sara Lloyd at slloyd@bouldercounty.org or 720-766-8844. **NOTE*** The County is looking for a replacement for her; but someone will respond to your request. If you don’t hear back from her email; contact Boulder County Area Agency on Aging at 303-441-1617 or infoADRC@bouldercounty.org.

====ARTS & CULTURAL=== Bring out the Artist in You!

February 7^th at Lyons Library, 6:30-8p.m. – adults – make Valentine cards! (free) will use cricut machine, plus craft materials. WAITLIST ONLY! REGISTER HERE

Sketching and Drawing MONTHLY class at Library — next one will be the first week of March. (t/b/d) REGISTER.

LIBRARY VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALKS: featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. The free, virtual series takes place two to three times a month and includes time for author Q & A.  A complete list of events is available on the Lyons Community Library virtual author talk series website.

LAHC FIRST QUARTER ART SHOW (1.) 1st Quarter 2023 Art Exhibit in Lyons Regional Library – Artist: Coco Gordon ==Title of Show: “Zeroing In Expanding Out – Fluxus Delivery” (During the next 3 months, you can contact Coco to get a private/group tour. See library staff.)==== (2.) Lyons Residents: Theme: “Cultivating Change” Go to the Front Office of Town Hall and ask for access to the “meeting hall.” ===== (3.) The Next one – “2^nd Quarter Art Show” in April will have the theme “Oh, the places you’ve gone!”—Program coordinated and presented by Lyons Arts & Humanities Commission.

LIBRARY BOOK CLUB. This was originally aimed at SENIORS, but any adult can attend == “Busy Readers Book Club.” It offers both a live morning discussion, and an afternoon Zoom discussion. Register.=== Set during the height of the women’s suffrage movement and with the Great War looming, The Dictionary of Lost Words reveals a lost narrative, hidden between the lines of a history written by men. Inspired by actual events, author Pip Williams has delved into the archives of the Oxford English Dictionary to tell this highly original story.

BOOK REVIEWS = Two books by Colorado author about women who made life better for other women. Medical school in the 1890s and Sports Sexual Harassment in 2000s.

Happy Birthday, Seniors!

February Senior Birthdays:

Happy Birthday to Jim Luehhers, Ciana Grove, Claire McNulty Drewe, Joan Treece, Al Ferrais, Ron Pederson, Linda Harkness, Robyn Sloan, Jay Hodge, Jim Kerr, Karen Wallace, Stevie LaRue, Greg Miller, Betsy Burton, Michael Tovani, and Dave Hawkins.

And a special call out to Maxine Harkalis who is turning 94 years young!

Happy Birthday to these folks! It’s always nice to get a friendly hello!

If you wish to be on our Birthday List, please write us! LyonsRecorder.Editor@gmail.com

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