WWURA NEWS
Welcoming retired WWU Faculty and Staff and others
June 2021
President’s Notes
I am thankful that this year is drawing to a close (you’ll note I still run my life on the academic calendar). I certainly don’t need to repeat the challenges we all faced as individuals this past year…and that WWURA faced as an organization as we tried to maintain some semblance of “normal” activities without the benefit of face-to-face contact. I appreciate the commitments and efforts by the Board members to keep things flowing.
I’ve been meeting recently with WWU officials to discuss what services are available for retirees and how we can maintain better connections between retirees and the University. I’m looking forward to resuming our organizational programming soon…with any changes necessary to maintain a safe environment for members.
Please take the opportunity, in this newsletter, to update your membership for the coming year. We’ll be seeing you soon.
Kevin
(360) 733-8145
For Your Calendar
JUNE TRAVELOGUE
Susan Donnelly and her husband David Carroll have entertained us over the past several months with their beautifully created trip around the globe. You will not want to miss their final episode, which arrives by Zoom this month!
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 16th, at 4:00-5:30. This trip to Egypt and Greece will be 90 minutes long and include a 10-minute intermission about halfway through.
A Zoom link will be sent the day before to all WWURA members. Feel free to invite other friends. This Zoom Travelogue will be recorded. For more information contact Lina.
WWURA Membership Application or Renewal Form for 2021-2022
- Name
- Spouse/Partner's Name (if applicable)
- Address
- City State Zip
- Phone Email
- Year Retired Years of WWU Service Dept.
- If not a WWU retiree, check one: WWURA Friend Spouse/Partner of Retiree
- Retired from what institution/organization
Select Membership (includes spouse or partner) $
- Contributing Membership $50.00 or more
- Regular Membership $35.00
- Surviving Spouse or partner $10.00
Total amount Enclosed $
Signature Date
Please mail this application and check (payable to WWURA) to;
WWURA Membership, c/o Barbara Evans,
715 North Garden Street, #502
Bellingham, WA 98225
Interest Groups
BOOK GROUP
We will meet Tuesday, June 15th at 2:00 pm on Zoom (Lina will send a link.) to discuss: Death in Mud Lick by Eric Eyre, discussion leader - Ev Kepler.
- July’s book is Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell, discussion leader-Barb Evans.
- August's book is The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum, discussion leader-Barbara Davidson.
Donna Moore
360-733-5769
INFORMAL DINING
OPERA GROUP
Metropolitan Opera streaming schedule for June 4 through June 13 (remaining weeks not listed):
Here is the list for June:
- June 4 Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess (2/1/20)
- June 5 Verdi’s MacBeth (10/11/14)
- June 6 Phillip Glass’s Akhnaten (11/23/19)
- June 7 Verdi’s Rigoletto (2/16/13)
- June 8 Gounod’s Faust (12/10/11
- June 9 Bellini’s LaSonnambula (3/21/09
- June 10 Handel’s Agrippina 2/29/20
- June 11 Thomas Ades’s The Tempest (11/10/12)
- June 12 Verdi’s Falstaff (12/14/13)
- June 13 Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutti (3/31/18).
CBC Radio is playing operas of the MET from previous years. Start at Saturday 1 pm PST. King FM broadcasts Seattle productions 10 am on Saturdays.
Radio broadcasting of operas: the following stations offer opera each Saturday: CBC Radio 2 at 105.7 (starts at 1 pm with Ben Heppner).
King FM (98.1) at 10:00 am (try computer if your radio/stereo does not connect).
Note: Metropolitan Opera 2020-2021 season is cancelled.
Evelyn Ames
360-734-3184
WRITER'S GROUPS
The first writer’s group of six (five at present) has an opening for one writer. We have decided to keep our group all female. We meet on second and fourth Thursdays from 2p.m till about 4 p.m. If you would like to be part of a supportive group where your writing can be heard and receive feedback, as you wish, at every meeting, we welcome hearing from you.
Contact
360 -738-8900.
A second writing group has started and is accepting new members. Unlimited gender. Usually meets twice a month, but recently has had one meeting every three weeks.
Interested?
Contact Bill Smith
billsmith1545@yahoo.com
360-920-5390
COOKING FOR ONE (OR TWO)
It’s June and that means zucchini season is almost upon us! Gardeners are just about to heap their extras at your doorstep while you wonder what to do with the bounty. Today we offer one lovely solution from Chelle Davidson, Bellingham resident and member of the Krogh extended family.
Chelle is married to a Whatcom County firefighter whose schedule often keeps him away for a few days at a time. Chelle uses these opportunities to experiment with new cooking ideas, surprising Ray upon his return with the more successful results.
The idea for these fritters emerged right after Chelle had made a breakfast of cottage cheese pancakes (see WWURA Newsletter, April 2021) and wondered if there might be a way to do some sort of savory version. There definitely was. The results were enjoyed by her husband and other family members as well, including myself. I didn’t let her know until much later that, well, I’m not all that fond of zucchini. Nevertheless, I admit to finding the fritters absolutely delicious.
- Suzanne Krogh
Chelle’s Zucchini Fritters For One
1 medium zucchini
½ beaten egg
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
zest from one small lemon
1 small minced shallot
¼ cup crumbled feta or cheddar cheese
pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the zucchini, then grate by hand or in food processor. Put the grated zucchini in a strainer or colander and place it over a bowl. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon salt over it to draw out the water. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- While the zucchini drips, mix the rest of the ingredients in another bowl.
- After about 30 minutes, use your hands to squeeze as much liquid as possible from the zucchini into the bowl. There will be a lot. Stir the zucchini into the other ingredients and mix well.
- Heat a griddle to 350 degrees or skillet to medium hot. Add and melt about 2 tablespoons butter. For 5 minutes, while the pan heats and the butter melts, give the zucchini mixture one last good stir and then let it rest so the flour can absorb the liquid.
- Make 3 large or 4 smaller patties. Fry on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with plain yogurt or salsa of your choice.
Tips
- This is a fun dish for experimentation. Other ingredients Chelle has added include Hungarian paprika, chopped mint, chive flowers, and garlic cloves.
- For two people, simply double everything.
About Western Washington University Retirement Association
Email: mal.iaap@clearwire.net
Website: https://www.wwu.edu/wwura/
Phone: (360) 733-6052