Yelm Senior Center

09/02/2026

Happenings at the YSC today, September 2nd:
Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

9:30 - 11:00 am ~ Line Dancing
9:30 am ~ Cards
11:00 am ~ Produce
11:30 am ~ Lunch $5, Braised Pork Belly, Rice, Veggies, Dessert
12:30 pm ~ Member's Choice

Did you know? The Titanic wreckage was discovered during a top-secret mission to search for sunken nuclear submarines. Robert Ballard, who discovered the Titanic wreckage, originally went to the US Navy to request funding to develop an advanced robotic submersible that would allow him to search for the wreckage.
The navy liked his idea but decided to use it to search for two lost US nuclear submarines. The mission finished early, and Ballard was able to use the extra time to discover the lost ship.

Laugh for the Day: The school called me today and informed me that my
grandson is gonna be transferred to Special Ed.

But....that can't be right because I'm the one who's been doing his homework.

Thoughts to Ponder: "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go!" T. S. Eliot

09/01/2026

Happenings at the YSC today, September 1st:
Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

9:30 am ~ Pinochle
10:00 - 11:00 am ~ Exercise
11:30 am ~ Lunch $5, Loaded Nachos, Dessert
12:30 pm ~ Cards

Did you know? Black roses are an illusion of the mind!
There are no roses that are black in color, although there are a few species of roses that come close. The Turkish Halfeti rose, also known as “The Black Rose of Turkey”, is an extremely rare breed that appears pitch-black to the eye, but in fact is a dark reddish-crimson color.

Laugh for the Day: For thirty years, Johnson had arrived at work at 9A.M. on the dot. He had never missed a day and was never late.

Consequently, when on one particular day 9 am passed without Johnson's arrival, it caused a sensation. All work ceased, and the boss himself, looking at his watch and muttering, came out into the corridor.

Finally, precisely at ten, Johnson showed up, clothes dusty and torn, his face scratched and bruised, his glasses bent. He limped painfully to the time clock, punched in, and said, aware that all eyes were upon him, "I tripped and rolled down two flights of stairs in the subway. Nearly killed myself."

And the boss said, "And to roll down two flights of stairs took you a whole hour?"

Thoughts to Ponder: "The truth is that teamwork is at the heart of great achievement." John C. Maxwell

08/31/2026

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08/31/2026

Happenings at the YSC today, August 31st:
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Did you know? Visitors to one of Hawaii’s islands can take a shelter dog out on adventures for a day. If you head on over to Kauai in Hawaii, you can pick up a shelter dog and take it for walks on the beach, hikes, or just wander around the island! Each dog is geared up with a cute vest that advertises that the dog is for adoption. The dogs also get some much-needed exercise, which, combined with their vest, helps locals adopt them!

Laugh for the Day: The middle aged man was visibly shaken when his doctor advised that he had only 6 months to live because of the terminal disease that was detected during a recent physical check-up. The doctor suggested that he should get his house in order, make sure his will was current and ensure all final arrangements were in place for the funeral. He should then make plans to enjoy what might be left of his life, to the fullest.

"What will you do for the last six months?" asked the doctor.

His patient thought for a few minutes then replied, "I think I'll go and live with my mother-in-law."

Surprised by the answer, the doctor asked, "Of all people, why in the world would you want to live with your mother-in-law?"

"Because it'll be the longest six months of my life!"

Thoughts to Ponder: "Beautiful people are not always good but good people are always beautiful!" Imam Ali

08/30/2026

Happenings at the YSC today, August 30th:
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Did you know? In Singapore, when you turn 21, you’re automatically registered as an organ donor. The Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA) was first introduced in 1987 due to extremely low organ donation rates. It was only from 2009 that citizens and permanent residents were automatically registered as organ donors. You can opt-out, but you may not want to as you’ll be lower on the waiting list for organs should you need a transplant.

Laugh for the Day: After working most of her life Grandma finally retired. At her next checkup, the new doctor told her to bring a list of all the medicines that had been prescribed for her.

As the young doctor was looking through these, his eyes grew wide as he realized she had a prescription for birth control pills. "Mrs. Smith, do you realize these are BIRTH CONTROL pills?"

Yes, they help me sleep at night. "

"Mrs. Smith, I assure you there is absolutely NOTHING in these that could possibly help you sleep!

She reached out and patted the young Doctor's knee. "Yes, dear, I know that. But every morning, I grind one up and mix it in the glass of orange juice that my 16 year old granddaughter drinks . . . and believe me, it helps me sleep at night. "

You gotta love Grandmas!

Thoughts to Ponder: "When you reach the end of your rope, tie a know in it and hang on." Franklin D. Roosevelt

08/29/2026

Happenings at the YSC today, August 29th:
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Did you know? Costco’s hot dog and soda combo has remained at the same price since 1985. If you make your way to a Costco food court, you can pick up this great deal for just $1.50!

Over time the cost price of the deal increased, but Costco countered this by opening a factory to make their own sausages. This never seemed to affect its popularity, as 151 million hot dog combos were sold in 2020.

Laugh for the Day: The CEO was scheduled to speak at an important convention, so he asked one of his employees to write him a punchy, 20-minute speech.

When the CEO returned from the big event, he was furious. "What's the idea of writing me an hour-long speech?" he demanded to know. "Half the audience walked out before I finished."

The employee was baffled. "I wrote you a 20-minute speech," he replied. "I also gave you the two extra copies you asked for."

Thoughts to Ponder: "If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one." Dolly Parton

08/28/2026

Happenings at the YSC today, August 28th:
Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

9:30 - 11:00 am ~ Line Dancing
10:00 - 10:30 am ~ Qi Gong
10:30 - 11:30 am ~ Chair Yoga
11:30 am ~ Lunch $5, Baked Potato, Beans, Salad, Dessert
12:30 pm ~ Bingo

Did you know? Way out predictions:
In 1954, a concert manager fired Elvis Presley, saying, “You ought to go back to driving a truck.” In 1962, Decca Records rejected the Beatles, “We don’t like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out.”

Laugh for the Day: In a crowded city at a busy bus stop, a woman who was waiting for a bus was wearing a tight leather skirt. As the bus stopped and it was her turn to get on, she became aware that her skirt was too tight to allow her leg to come up to the height of the first step of the bus. Slightly embarrassed and with a quick smile to the bus driver, she reached behind her to unzip her skirt a little, thinking that this would give her enough slack to raise her leg.

Again, she tried to make the step only to discover she still couldn't. So, a little more embarrassed, she once again reached behind her to unzip her skirt a little more. For the second time, attempted the step, and, once again, and much to her chagrin, she could not raise her leg. With a little smile to the driver, she again reached behind to unzip a little more and again was unable to make the step.

About this time, a big man who was standing behind her picked her up easily by the waist and placed her gently on the step of the bus.

She went ballistic and turned to the would-be Samaritan and screeched, "How dare you touch my body! I don't even know who you are!"

The man smiled and drawled, "Well, ma'am, normally I would agree with you, but after you unzipped my fly three times, I kinda figured we was friends."

Thoughts to Ponder: "The future depends on what we do in the present."
Mahatma Gandhi

08/27/2026

Happenings at the YSC today, August 27th:
Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

9:30 am ~ Pinochle
10:00 - 11:00 am ~ Exercise
11:30 am ~ Lunch $5, Meatball Subs, Salad, Dessert
12:30 pm ~ Hand & Foot

Did you know? Predictions that missed the mark: Electronic future
The telephone was not widely appreciated for the first 15 years because people did not see a use for it. In fact, in the British parliament it was mentioned there was no need for telephones because “we have enough messengers here.” Western Union believed that it could never replace the telegraph. In 1876, an internal memo read: “This telephone has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication.” Even Mark Twain, upon being invited by Alexander Graham Bell to invest $5 000 in the new invention, could not see a future in the telephone.

Laugh for the Day: A blonde man is in the bathroom and his wife shouts, "Did you find the shampoo?"

He answers, "Yes, but I'm not sure what to do....it's for dry hair and I just wet mine!"

Thoughts to Ponder: "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them!" Albert Einstein

08/26/2026

Happenings at the YSC today, August 26th:
Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

9:30 - 11:00 am ~ Line Dancing
9:30 am ~ Cards
11:00 am ~ Produce
11:30 am ~ Lunch $5, Pork Brats, Lentil Soup, Veggies, Dessert
12:30 pm ~ Member's Choice

Did you know? Predictions that missed the mark:
In the early 20th century a world market for only 4 million automobiles was predicted because “the world would run out of chauffeurs.” Shortly after the end of World War II (1945), the whole of Volkswagen, factory and patents, was offered free to Henry Ford II. He dismissed the Volkswagen Beetle as a bad design. Today, more than 70 million motorcars are produced every year. The Beetle became one of the best-selling vehicles of all time.

Laugh for the Day: A blonde man spots a letter on his doormat. It says on the envelope "DO NOT BEND!" He spends the next two hours trying to figure out how to pick it up.

Thoughts to Ponder: "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity."
Albert Einstein

08/25/2026

Happenings at the YSC today, August 25th:
Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

9:30 am ~ Pinochle
10:00 - 11:00 am ~ Exercise
11:30 am ~ Lunch $5, Chef Salad, Rolls, Dessert
12:30 pm ~ Cards

Did you know? Nuclear weapons made from guinea pigs: Is there any truth to this?
Whether we like them or not, most people see guinea pigs as cute, small, fluffy mammals, which kids usually take care as pets. However, there are reports circulating online saying that these tiny creatures are made into weapons of mass destruction. Is there any truth to such claims?

Why does it have to be guinea pigs? And can this type of weapon wipe out the existence of guinea pigs, worst, our own existence?

The truth is that guinea pigs, along with rats, mice, hamsters, rabbits, cats, and dogs, have been part of atomic studies that aim to improve the well-being of the human race. But as nuclear weapons?

No, there is no such thing as deadly bombs made from these cute, tiny animals.

Laugh for the Day: A blonde man shouts frantically into the phone, "My wife is pregnant and her contractions are only two minutes apart!"

"Is this her first child?" asks the doctor.

"No!" he shouts, "this is her husband!"

Thoughts to Ponder: "You will never find justice in a world where criminals make the laws."