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Travel Corner – Two Truths and a Lie

8/6/2026

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Kristen Tarzwell hiking up Saddle Rock Trail in Wenatchee
Hiking up Saddle Rock trail head. This was a tough goal that took a few tries to accomplish, but I made it!

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Community Tech Tip — The Livewire 3.0

8/5/2026

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​by Russ Alman, Communications Director — 

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This month’s Livewire should look almost exactly like last month’s. 
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That is a good thing. 

What you can’t see, however, is the complete rebuild I did to move our newsletter into current design software.

When I became the communications director for Foothills Community Center in 2023,
The Livewire had been built based on a template that was designed decades ago in Microsoft Publisher, a page layout application introduced in 1991 and marketed to Windows users for general purpose design. 
Microsoft Publisher 1991 screenshot
Screenshot of Microsoft Publisher 1.0, released in 1991 for Microsoft Windows. The application has been declared “end of life” after 35 years. Courtesy of WinWorld.

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Rembering Donald Lee

8/4/2026

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​Donald George Lee
Born: October 5, 1941 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Departed this life: July 9, 2026, 
Wenatchee, Wash.

Don was born in 1941 to Bob and Laura Lee. The youngest of four sons, he grew up on a small dairy farm in northern Idaho and enjoyed a happy childhood rich in everything except cash or sisters. He made his choice to serve the Lord at Bonners Ferry convention in 1954 and kept true to that choice until the end of his life.
Donald Lee

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Second Chance Thrift Shop Update

8/3/2026

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panoramic view illustrating how the thrift shop has taken over the back half of Foothills Community Center
The Second Chance Thrift Shop has taken over nearly half of the Foothills Community Center. The planned building expansion project will solve this issue by adding a 6,250 sq. ft. addition to the back of the building.
​by Russ Alman, Communications Director — 

It has been a couple of years since our last update on our Second Chance Thrift Shop. I thought it would be helpful to talk with our store manager, Shannon Port, to address some of the Thrift Shop’s current needs, and also answer some common questions we field in person and on social media.

The Thrift Shop needs additional staff and volunteers. Some current employees will be leaving at the end of the summer and will need to be replaced. These will be primarily cashier positions, 20-25 hours per week, working three shifts on a rotating schedule. Applicants should be willing to work Monday through Saturday. “They are cashier positions, unless I found somebody that… has a little experience with pricing stuff that could jump right into a role like that,” Shannon said.
Listen to the interview on our Spotify podcast.

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Director's Message — August 2026

8/3/2026

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Ad for Summer's End BBQ
​Summer is in full swing, which means it’s almost time for one of our favorite traditions — our annual Summer’s End Barbecue! We hope you’ll join us for an evening filled with great food, wonderful entertainment, and plenty of fun.

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Travel Smarter — A Few of My Favorite Packing Tips

7/13/2026

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Packing cubes, like this set from REI, help to keep clothes organized by small, medium and large items.
by Lydia Agidius, Program Director --

With several exciting trips coming up this summer and fall I, thought I’d share a few of my favorite packing tips for anyone planning to travel in the coming months — whether you're joining us on a Foothills adventure or heading out on your own. 

If you're anything like me, packing starts with good intentions and quickly turns into, "Well, I might need this..." before somehow half my closet ends up in a suitcase. Over the years, I've learned a few tricks that help me stay organized, avoid overpacking, and make traveling a little less stressful. 

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Community Tech Tip – WISH-ful Thinking

7/12/2026

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Ankur N. Patel, M.D., M.S.
Ankur N. Patel, M.D., M.S., speaking with Russ from Camas, WA via teleconference. Watch for a future interview on our blog, The Buzz.
​by Russ Alman, Communications Director --

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My column this month is a bit personal to me, but I wanted to share this story so that perhaps I can help other seniors — and younger people too — address an important health issue that often goes undiagnosed or ignored.
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I have sleep apnea. And it’s actually pretty severe. Back in 2014, I was diagnosed at the Confluence Health Sleep Studies Center.
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Doing an in-clinic sleep study involves an overnight stay in a private suite, hooked up to a bunch of wires and monitors so that technicians can record how many obstructive apnea events occur per hour.

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Remembering Lucille Dauenhauer-Anslow

7/11/2026

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Lucille Dauenhauer-Anslow
Lucille Dauenhauer-Anslow
Editor’s note: Lucille was one of our founding members. She had many friends around the Wenatchee Valley and made a very positive impact on the community.

Lucille Dauenhauer-Anslow, a longtime Wenatchee resident and former co-owner of the D&D Roller Bowl and D&D Foods, passed away peacefully on June 7th, one month shy of her 105th birthday.

Lucille was born in July of 1921 in Yakima to parents Crawford B. "Bud" and Rose Louise (Berg) Cockrum. She graduated from Cowiche High School in 1939. In February 1941, she married Steve Dauenhauer, and they moved to Wenatchee. Together with Flo and Gen Dauenhauer, they owned and operated D&D Foods and the D&D Roller Bowl. They operated the Roller Bowl from 1949 to 1977.

Lucille lived a full life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great -grandmother. She loved to travel, going to destinations from Europe to Australia. She loved parties and was a wonderful hostess. And she was a lifelong Mariners fan.

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Chelan PUD Expands, Improves Discount Program

7/10/2026

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​By Russ Alman, Communications Director  --

​The Chelan Public Utility District (CPUD) has launched a new bill assistance program, providing a 25% discount for ALL income-qualified households in Chelan County.

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Director's Message – July 2026

7/9/2026

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TV monitor shows front entrance of Foothills Community Center
Our new “Transportation Cam” allows members to monitor the front entrance from the comfort of the Social Hall, relieving congestion in the lobby.
H​appy 4th of July! How wonderful it is to celebrate our nation’s independence. Beyond the family picnics and fireworks, our freedom is something to truly cherish and protect. This year, I am especially grateful to spend the day with my family and treasure every moment. I have also been blessed with three new grandchildren: a recently adopted grandson, a premature but thriving baby boy who is coming home from the hospital as I write this, and a precious little granddaughter who will be making her debut any day now. I have so much to celebrate, and I hope you do as well. Take time to enjoy your family, friends, and neighbors, and make the most of this special day.

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