Chelan-Douglas School Retirees' Association KEEPING YOU UP TO DATE OCTOBER 2019 |
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The mission of the Chelan-Douglas School Retirees' Association is to secure and protect retirees' benefits and to provide educational and service opportunities for members. | | |
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Join us for our October monthly meeting! The Executive Board meets at 10:00am, all are welcome. Program includes: Wenatchee School District's New Superintendent, Dr. Paul Gordon We will also welcome our District 12 Legislators. Come and let them know your legislative priorities! Join Senator Brad Hawkins and Representative Mike Steele
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UPCOMING EVENTS October 14 Board Meeting - 10:00am at Red Lion General Meeting - Noon at Red Lion October 23 Newsletter articles due October 30 Assemble Newsletters |
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If you would like to just attend the program (without eating lunch), there is a $6 sitting fee. |
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Greetings from Your Presidents! A new school year has begun. Our active members are busy in the classroom or school buildings. You may find active members on the playground or in a bus. |
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If you are kicking off the new year, and you need something extra for your students – be sure to check out our Mini Grant Program. You should have received the Mini Grant Application in the mail. If you did not or you’ve misplaced your application, head to our website to print off a new one. Grant awards up to $200 are available. As a reminder, the due date is November 9, 2019. CDSRA supports various Community Service opportunities that benefit students, families, and teachers. Recently, financial assistance was provided for several school districts to support Homeless Liaisons and their work with homeless students. We will continue to support various programs throughout Chelan and Douglas County. This may entail financial help as well as individual members volunteering their time. We have Incredible programs coming up at our monthly lunch meetings at the Red Lion. Our speaker on October 14th will be Dr. Paul Gordon, the new superintendent in the Wenatchee School District. We will hear how he is immersing himself in the Wenatchee Valley, and his visions for the Wenatchee School District. Hope to see you in attendance. - Beverly Jagla & Kriss Crilly, Unit 2 Co-Presidents |
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Stay Active and Independent for Life |
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Are you discovering that your strength is ebbing, your balance is making you feel unsteady? The SAIL program may be just what you need to improve these symptoms. SAIL is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. This balance and fitness program for adults is an evidence-based program designed to improve strength, balance and flexibility that are the single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and reduce chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the SAIL program can help improve the quality and longevity of life! |
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- You will be stronger, have better balance, and feel better -this will help you stay independent active and prevent falls.
- The instructors are experience and skilled, and exercises have been tested with seniors.
- You'll meet other seniors and make new friends.
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Best of all you will be motivated, feel great and reduce risk of falling! Each class is tailored to fit individual needs and any fitness level - you can even participate sitting down! There are SAIL classes offered throughout Chelan and Douglas counties in Cashmere, East Wenatchee, and Wenatchee as well as other communities in the area. For more information of locations, dates and times www.sailfitness.org or call (509) 888-9933. |
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Plan 1 Members! Do you want a COLA next year? Are you willing to help? |
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Here’s How! Send your email address to: cdsra@outlook.com
Volunteer, when needed, to call 10 members from a list we provide
Inform your friends that Teachers Retirement System 1 (TERS) and PRS 1 are the only retirement systems in the state without a COLA. (Cost of Living Adjustment)
Contact your legislative reps if you have questions. They will be traveling to Olympia to meet with our legislators. - Mary Perkins 509-884-7671
- Denise Perkins 509-884-8587
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Email vs. Paper CDRSA Newsletters |
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Each month CDSRA spends approximately $100 on producing and mailing the newsletter to our member-ship. That’s $900 a year that could be used for helping active members, training new leadership or supporting youth through our community projects. Sending you an email is free! Although we will still happily send you a paper newsletter if you would like; if you would be amenable to receiving your newsletter via email, please let us know. Send an email to us with a note stating that we may email you your copy of the newsletter: cdsra@outlook.com |
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Thank You From Grace House |
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The items donated last month were greatly appreciated! This month they need: laundry soap (Costco powdered if possible), Windex, and dish soap. Please bring donations to our next meeting. |
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Active Members: Please Read This!!! |
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The CDSRA Grant Applications for up to $200 for your classroom are due November 9, 2019! You should have received one in your mail, but you can also get them online at our website: www.chelan-douglas-sra.org The November CDRSA Meeting will be on VETERAN’S DAY, Nov. 11, after the Wenatchee Veteran’s Day Parade. Since educators have that day off, we would like to invite you to join the retired members for lunch and our meeting. |
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"My Sky Exhibit" at the Museum |
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CDRSA contributed to the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center’s “My Sky Exhibit”. A Donor Exclusive Event will take place October 5th from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. The exhibit will be at the October 4th, 2019 – January 4th, 2020. For more information: https://www.wenatchee valleymuseum.org/my-sky-exhibit/ CDSRA may invite 5 members to the Oct. 5th event. The first 5 to contact Kriss Crilly will be able to attend the event. cril@earthlink.net |
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Please let us know if we can update your contact information, just email CDSRA@outlook.com |
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