Chelan-Douglas School Retirees' Association

KEEPING YOU UP TO DATE

MAY 2019

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.

 
BECOME A MEMBER

Join us for our May

monthly meeting! The Executive Board meets at 10:00am, all are welcome.

 

Program includes:

  • Do you have questions about Charter schools in the Wenatchee Valley? Come find out what the organizers have to say!

  • Presenters: Karen Rutherford & Terry Valdez

  • Due to the increased interest in this topic, if you do not normally attend our meeting please RSVP to our email or Marie Buckner: 509-630-6209 or buckgm@charter.net

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

May 13

Board Meeting - 10:00am at Red Lion

General Meeting - Noon at Red Lion

 

May 20

Newsletter articles due

 

May 29

Assemble Newsletters

 

June 10 at Noon

Final CDSRA meeting of the year at Canyon Creek Clubhouse 

Greetings from Your

Vice President!

 

We all enjoyed the April meeting with the Wenatchee Apple Blossom Royalty, the AppleEttes from WHS and Dr. Alan Burke as our special guests. 

There was spring in the air as we planned for future activities and community service. We were honored in the Wenatchee World for all we do for children and the community. Your due dollars are well spent.

 

Our May meeting will feature information on charter schools and the revitalization of South Wenatchee. Karen Rutherford and artist, Terry Valdez, will be speaking. Mark your calendars, bring a friends and join us for an informative and fun time. (Please note, if you don't usually attend our meetings; please RSVP to the email or phone listed above.)

 

Also - the final CDSRA meeting - will be a potluck at the Canyon Creek Clubhouse at noon on June 10. Several grant recipients will be there to tell of their experiences.

 

- Marie Buckner, Unit Vice President

Legislative News

The legislature finished its session on Saturday, April 27. We were very disappointed that the Plan 1 COLA was not funded, but you should know that our local legislators worked hard for us. We were very happy to get the PEBB Benefits restored to the $183 level.

 

Here is the final status of our bills:

 

- Plan 1 COLA Not funded

- Maintain/Enhance PEBB Benefits Restored to $183

- Plan 2 Default  Passed and Funded

- *TRS/SERS Plan 2 & Plan 3 Retire-Rehire improvements have been amended into a large omnibus K-12 staffing bill, that was passed.

 

If you have questions please call:

Mary Perkins 884-7671

Denise Perkins 741-0362

Can't Sleep? Here's Why!

Are you getting the recommended 7-plus hours per night needed to support your good health? The number of health conditions linked to inadequate sleep is almost endless, with diabetes, obesity and heart disease at the top of the list. Going to bed early and sleeping through the night is supposed to help you feel awake and refreshed. If you awaken during the night and are not feeling refreshed see if one of these might be causing your sleeplessness.

 

- Using your electronics an hour or so before bed emits a blue light that suppresses melatonin, a sleep inducing production. Wearing a pair of glasses that blocks blue light (available online) may aid your sleep.
 

-  Drinking coffee for an afternoon pick up may interfere with sleep later. You may be consuming caffeine in iced tea or chocolate. People metabolize it at a different rate so you may need to eliminate it after lunch.

- Maintaining a scheduled time to go to bed or wake up helps maintain a regular schedule. This schedule helps your body release melatonin later in the day.

- If afternoon energy drops and you get sleepy and take a nap, it may be helpful to schedule something active for that time; it will help you feel refreshed. Exercise causes better sleep quality.

 

- Your bed should be used for sleeping. If you read, do crossword puzzles of adult coloring books this may cause your brain to associate the bed with activities that you pursue while awake.

 

- Research shows that alcohol may make it easier to fall asleep but there is a rebound effect that causes lighter and more fragmented sleep in the second half of the night. Limit alcohol to three hours before bedtime and drink moderately; one for women and two for men is recommended.

 

- The timing of medications is important. Some, like diuretics for blood pressure, can wake you up to urinate more often. More than one or two bathroom breaks is abnormal. Antidepressants may either energize or sedate, ask your doctor about the best time to take them to ensure they won't interfere with your bedtime.

 

- If you find yourself awake, mind spinning with worry, your goal should be to stop worrying and address the root cause.

 

- If you have improved your sleep habits, avoided afternoon caffeine and find no help; see your doctor for an elevation. 

 

Researched by Jessica Migala AAA/Health

Doc Talks on May 9

"Doc Talks" will be May 9th - The Myths and Reality of Back Pain & Problems by Dr. Steven Fowler at 1000 N. Miller. Lunch included (get there early!)

Join CDSRA At The PAC!

CDSRA is invited to have 5-10 of our members attend upcoming EKAP shows. A number of our members have really been enjoying these events. Come join us! Meet other CDSRA members in the lobby near the bar to get your seats.

 

Upcoming Programs:

Dallas String Quartet - May 17 at 10:00am

Help For Grace House

CDSRA "graced" Grace House with a $500 donation to their building project. They were very appreciative. They could still use donations of cooking oil, paper towels, dish soap, and Windex. Please bring donations for Grace House to our next meeting.

Please note: This is the last newsletter until September. The June CDSRA meeting will be a potluck at the Canyon Creek Clubhouse on June 10 at noon!!!

Please let us know if we can update your contact information, just email CDSRA@outlook.com

Chelan-Douglas School
Retirees' Association

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