A Cross To Share

Gene Chism inspired us with this project - we turned simple wooden clothespins into treasured crosses. Class members had a giggling good time as we deconstructed wooden clothespins and then glued them back together (along with our fingers). Once the shape was perfected, and the glue dried, Gene then took them home to his "real" workshop where he sanded them to perfection. During the last class some people added a stain and decorative flowers to enhance their project. It certainly was a good thing that Gene was there to guide the group through to the finished cross. Instructions

Folk Dance

The Folk Dancing class with John Clement was a great success. Click on the attached instructions to refresh your memory on these international dances that even the "old folks" can do. It's a fun way to get exercise. Instructions here.

Travel - Canada or Grand Canyon

Peggy Presnell will lead another travel class on Thursday, April 1st at 1:30. She is doing a lot of phone work to find us the best pricing for trips to interesting places. Even though Peggy is associated with a travel agency, she is NOT a paid employee.....but this association allows her to have access to behind the scenes info on trips. Please come to the meeting on Thursday to see what's coming up. Attached is info on a couple of trips that people requested. One is a cross-Canada trip with most of the travel being on the great passenger trains that go through beautiful territory. The other trip going from Phoenix, up through the Grand Canyon and on to Vegas. If you are interested in this trip, please call Peggy at 281-304-7127.

Square Foot Gardening

With Square Foot Gardening you can get all of these vegetables from a four foot square !!!

Hope you were able to attend the class on Square Foot Gardening....it was great! Carol Knepp opened our eyes to a new way of gardening with no weeds and no hard work. This method works for everyone. You can grow beautiful flowers, fresh herbs and luscious vegetables whether you have a large yard or a small patio. Attached is some of the info presented in class.
Presentation - Click Here (don't print, uses too much ink)
Presentation (printable) - Click Here
Agenda - Click Here
Planting Grid - Click Here
Planting Grid Blank - Click Here
Mel's Basic Square Foot Gardening book - Click Here
Mel's Square Foot Gardening Cookbook - Click Here
Vegetable Companions - Click Here

Computer - My Library

Librarian Amy Mollberg led this hands-on class showing us how to use the computer to search for and reserve books through the library system. Did you know that you can even read books online while sitting in your own house? Or perhaps you would like to access databases such as The Wall Street Journal and Value Line. Let's face it "kids" - libraries have moved into the electronic age.

The LSC/Harris County Public Library at the CyFair campus is a wonderful resource for this community. And the librarians there are all very knowledgeable and willing to assist with any questions. If you haven't been to the library lately, make plans to visit soon.....and a librarian there can show you the many things that the library can offer.

Travel Time

Let's Travel

Have Great Fun Traveling
By Ship or Bus

Peggy Presnell and Ann Candela led a great discussion on traveling - whether on a cruise or a land trip. They are both seasoned travelers with lots of insight. Since Peggy now has access to some great deals with a travel agency, let's get a group together for a trip. Booking trips through Peggy doesn't add anything to the cost (she doesn't get a salary from the agency, but may get a few perks such as tickets to shore excursions). Wouldn't it be great fun to have a trip with your A.L.L. friends. Review the attached travel tips to get in the mood !! Travel Tips Majestic Tours
Here's more info on Majestic Tours -
Majestic Radio Tours
Terry and Linda Mansfield
P.O. Box 430324
Houston, Texas 77243
Tel: 713-895-8559
Email: lindamansfield42@yahoo.com
Majestic Radio Tours specialize in small groups (8 to 10 people) for trips 2-5 days and especially like to travel with seniors. The trips listed on the schedule are open to individuals as well as groups. In addition to those listed, they will put together an itinerary to meet the specific needs of a group.

Basic Italic Handwriting

“Italic” is a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right. This class was led by local artist and craftsman Linda Gabrielson. Members learned the basic techniques of italic writing and then each practiced by doing homework. If you are interested in perfecting your italic writing, it would be good to check out a book from the library or perhaps even purchase one for reference. Review the attachments for additional info.
Pen Angle
Common Faults and Remedies
Letter "A" Instructions
Letter Arrows
Practice Paper

Elder Law

Wright Abshire is an elder law firm dedicated to helping families obtain nursing home Medicaid eligibility for loved ones without losing their life savings. Additionally, the firm creates and administers guardianships over minors and the incapacitated, drafts wills, trusts and advance directives and probates wills and administers estates.

Wesley E. Wright, partner at Wright Abshire Attorneys, presented a very informative program on Elder Law with special emphasis on Medicaid Planning. Both he and partner Molly Dear Abshire have extensive experience teaching attorneys, hospital social workers and nurses, and the general public about the ever-changing laws that affect the elderly and disabled. They co-authored a book, Save My Home! Saving Your Home, Farm or Ranch from Medicaid Estate Recovery in Texas. They also are co-authors of a monthly column in the Houston Chronicle, Senior Living section, entitled Elder Law Notes. Click on the following items to view additional information.

About Wright Abshire Attorneys - Click Here
Areas of Elder Law - Click Here
Article - Medicaid Programs Often Overlooked - Click Here
Article - Medicaid Friendly Trusts - Click Here
Article - Veterans Often Overlook Benefits - Click Here
Book - Save My Home! - Click Here
Websites - www.medicaidattorneys.com or www.wrightabshire.com
Phone - 713-660-9595

Genocide

Cynthia Capers, Associates Director of Education at the Holocaust Museum Houston, presented an excellent program on Genocide. Genocide is not just in the history books, it continues today. HMH is dedicated to teaching the dangers of hatred, prejudice and apathy. It's up to us to Stop Ignorance, Stop Hatred, Stop Apathy, Stop Genocide, Starting Here. Please read the attached articles to learn more about Genocide and how you can help.
Presentation
What is Genocide
Armenia
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Cambodia
Darfur
Rwanda
What You Can Do
Websites to Learn More

Mexican Cooking

Are you hungry? Well you will be once you read the recipes that we received in the Mexican Cooking class. We thoroughly enjoyed the cooking demonstration presented by the personable John Gatteys. Even though he currently lives in Arizona and is preparing to move back to Dallas, he took time to come to Houston to give us a class on how to make Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream Sauce and Guacamole Dip. Check out his tasty recipes. Make the Guacamole first, the Sour Cream Sauce second and then make and assemble the Enchiladas.
Get Recipes - Click Here