Volume XXVII, Issue 4 - Ak-Chin Indian Community

3 February 15 - 28, 20133Ak-Chin Elders enjoy afternoon tea at BIA HouseMelinda Pete, Alverna Flores and Euphrasia Mike enjoy tea and sandwiches atthe BIA House. Museum staff also shared Ak-Chin history. Photo by Deidra CarlyleDr. Time begins with dentistry, moves to dialysis concernsThe Gila River HealthcareCorporation Dr. Time presentationfor February focused on dentistry andpresenting the topic was Dr. SuzanneDeBall, DDS PhD from the HuhukamHospital Dental Clinic. She coveredthe various types of fillings that areavailable and the pros and cons of eachtype.From amalgam (silver and gold),to composite (clay-like material), sheexplained durability and what is offeredat the clinic. Recognizing concernspeople have regarding the mercury inamalgam silver fillings, she explainedthat mercury in fillings “is less than theamount found naturally in food, air andwater.”On one of the initial slides, sheshowed what was in her very ownmouth, silver and gold fillings thatshe has had for almost 40 years. Otherslides showed cracked teeth or fillingsthat needed to be replaced.Closing her presentation, she sharedthat her personal philosophy and that ofElder Bowling at Ultra Star ison Tuesday, February 19th, at10 AMElder Movie Day at Ultra Staris on Thursday, February 21,leaving at 9:30 AMNext Elder Advisory BoardElder News BriefsGRHCC dentist Dr. Suzanne DeBall stands in front ofthe slide that features the amalgams in her mouth.Sunday M onday T uesday W ednesday T hur sday F riday SaturdayEgg donated by Hickman’s available for pick up on every Wednesday and Thursdayfrom 8am to 4pm. Breakfast served from 7:30am to 9:00am. Lunch served at 12 noon.For meal and transportation assistances call the Elder Center at 520-568-176010 11Commodity Distr.Happy Birthday!Joseph Smith17 18Center ClosedPresident’s Day24 25Elder AdvisoryMeeting 1pmthe dental servicesare providing “thevery best treatmentto the patients wesee at HuHuKamDental Services.”Members ofthe board were inattendance andtook time to sharecomments andentertain questions.The Tuesday,February 5thmeeting then tooka turn of concernabout the dialysisservices Ak-Chinmembers have been receiving here inthe Community.T h eGRHCC Board listened as elders sharedtheir experiences while on dialysistreatment. Elders in attendance wantedto know more about the dialysis servicesthat HuHuKam Memorial provides topatients.February Elder Calendar12Egg Day; Deadlinefor Sign-Up forSpring BaseballGame19Egg Day;Bowling Dayleaving @ 9:30amMeeting is at 1pm February25thCaregiver training related toBlood Borne Pathogens isscheduled for February 26th at10 AM.Elders will be attendingthe Diamondbacks Spring13Valentine’s TeaParty @ HistoricBIA Agent House,12pm20Bingo 1pmHappy Birthday!Rechanda Manuel2627Egg Day; Game DayCaregiver Mtg @ Diamondback vs.10am Blood Borne Cincinnati RedsPathogen Class Leaving @ 10:30am14Valentine Party 12pHappy BirthdayValentina NarciaJohnny Stephens21Ultra Star MovieDay leaving @9:30am28TransportationCommittee Meeting@ 10:30amAk-Chin Elder ladies were invitedto the BIA House by the Him-DakEcoMuseum for afternoon tea onWednesday, February 13th.Hosted by Director Elaine Peters,she was joined by staff members JohnnyLopez and Wendy Wagner who sharedAk-Chin history.For some ladies, it was their first teaand all “who attended loved the tea,”Jeannie Jertson said.Five different kinds of little breadsandwiches, with no crust, wereserved and they also enjoyed scones,devonshire cream, and fruit.After tea, all elder guests weregiven party favors made by Museumand Elder Center staff to remembertheir visit.The board was sympathetic totheir concerns but explained that theyprovided no oversight to services in Ak-Chin. They would, however, share theirconcerns with the Ak-Chin Councilwhen they met on Thursday, February7th.Training Game against theCincinnati Reds on February27.Contact the Elder Centerby February 22 if you areinterested in the ITCA ElderConference coming up inApril.15Elder Check DayHappy Birthday!Carole Lopez1622 23Elder Menu for FebruaryFriday, February 15Ground beef, greenchili stewcarrots, chumuthmandarin orangesMonday, February 18TRIBAL HOLIDAYCLOSEDMarn Luther KingDayTuesday, February 19Lima beans, potatoesw/gravy, moon breadmixed vegetablesapple cobblerWed., February 20Chicken Pozolecarrot/raisinsalad, roll, yogurt w/strawberriesThursday, February 21Hot dogsmacaroni saladchips, grapesFriday, February 22Beef fajitas, ricecorn, Jell-OIn Loving Memory ofAudrey Lynae AntoneThe Parents and Grand Parents ofAudrey L. Antone would like to giveThanks and Appreciation for the flowers,cards, food, drinks, stopped by andgave your respect, help that was neededespecially the prayers that was given toour families and all the choirs,Thank-You!Ak-Chin CouncilAk-Chin Police DeptAk-Chin Public WorksAk-Chin Social ServiceAk-Chin Fire DeptAk-Chin RunnerMartin & Carol AntoneDaniel & Sylvia AntoneFred & Esther AntoneStan Antone & GirlsAnn Antone & FamilyWilliam Antone & BoysBernie Romo & GirlsRichard Joaquin & FamilyHavier FamilySandy MaysSan Juan ChurchAk-Chin Youth CouncilDelton & Riquez ManuelEric LewisMary NarciaValecita Lopez & FamilyJosie Johnson & FamilyDelia CarlyleAmbrose & Dorothy ValesquezKelly AntoneArmando ZepedaIf we had forgotten to mention yourname or group, please know that you aregreatly appreciated!Sincerely,Willie Antone & Leah HavierElizabeth & Isbella AntonePollie AntoneMarklin ManuelMonday, February 25Shredded Bar B Quepork on a bunpotato salad, pearsTuesday, February 26Ham sandwich, chipscookiesWed., February 27Stuffed bell pepperscorn, riceapple sauceThursday, February 28Chicken & rice, peaschumuth, peachesAk-Chin Elder CenterGe gelik Ha Ki(520)568-1760Call us for services:TransportaonCongregate MealsCaregiver SupportProgram & otherElder SupportServicesLunch served daily12pm – 1pmOpen:Monday – Friday8am – 4pm