9-2014 focus - McDowell County Senior Center

FOCUS
SEPTEMBER 2014
Community Training in September
“Centers for Life Enrichment”
Tuesday, September 9—1:00-3:00
The Smoky Mountain Center Geriatric and
Adult Mental Health Specialty Team will conduct training at the McDowell Senior Center
on Tuesday, September 9, 2014.
These on-going trainings provide valuable information to individuals, caregivers, health
care workers and interested persons on a variety of topics.
“Intimacy and Aging”
Presentation designed to view life’s basic
needs from multiple perspectives. Intimacy
throughout life is the focus with concentration
on total individual wellness.
Tuesday, September 9— 1:00PM-3:00PM
McDowell Senior Center Dining Room.
Notice
Home Delivered Meals Recipients
It has been brought to my attention that some
of the staff like the idea to meet some of our
clients that are on our HDM program. Please
look forward to them visiting when your meals
are delivered. This may not happen on every
route but they are excited about being able to
meet some of our clients.
Thank you,
Tim Gautney, Nutrition Project Coordinator.
Autumn Leaves
Senior Games Fundraiser
Needs Donations!
As the Autumn leaves,
now begin to fall
that’s when I can hear,
my Saviour call,
and I know it won’t be very long
Until I, will be going home.
The shades of Winter, have now
settled, upon my hair, and left my
top, just a little bare
But I know one who always cares
He loves me,
with or without my hair.
The McDowell County Senior
Games is looking for local donations
of handmade crafts to be sold at the
senior center booth at the Mountain
Glory Festival on Saturday,October
11. Craft donations will be accepted
Someday soon,
at the McDowell Senior Center loI will be going home
To see the King upon His Throne. cated at 100 Spaulding Road,
Marion (next to the YMCA) or at
There to live all Eternity,
the A.C. Bud Hogan Community
With the one who gave,
Center, 909 East Main Street
His life for me.
(Highway 70), Old Fort up to OctoWritten by James G Vance
ber 10. All donations become property of the McDowell County Senior
TRIP UPDATE
Games and proceeds from the sale
The Great Fall Getaway to of any donated item will go to the
Myrtle Beach & the Exciting McDowell County Senior Games. If
you have questions call Senior CenGrand Strand of South
ter Director Weyland Prebor at 659Carolina September 15-18, 0823.
2014 is full.
Handmade items requested include
We will depart from Big
items such as birdhouses, wood
carvings, scarves, hats, jewelry,
Lots’ parking lot in Marion
at 7:00 a.m. on September sculptures, quilts, dishcloths, pocketbooks, greeting cards, crochet
15th. For More Information
work, baby items and other original
Contact Brenda Monosso At pieces.
The McDowell Senior Center
659-0832.
Senior Center Mission: To Enhance the Quality of life for McDowell County's Senior Citizens
SHIIP
Immunizations for
Medicare Beneficiaries
SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, for
many years has built a reputation
for providing reliable, unbiased information about Medicare. Housed
in the North Carolina Department
of Insurance, SHIIP provides free
counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers by phone
and in person in all 100 counties
of the state.
But no organization can do this
kind of work without help from
other experts. One of SHIIP’s
long-time partners is the NC Immunization Coalition, a statewide
network that coordinates and supports efforts to reduce morbidity
and mortality associated with vaccine-preventable diseases.
Each year, tens of thousands of
adults needlessly suffer, are hospitalized and even die as a result
of diseases that could be prevented by vaccines. Not only can
vaccine-preventable diseases
make you very sick, but if you get
sick, you may risk spreading the
disease to others. That’s a risk
most of us do not want to take.
SHIIP’s partners at the NC Immunization Coalition want to remind
us all that while vaccinating children against preventable diseases
is increasingly commonplace,
many adults fail to get the vaccines they need to protect vigorous health and prevent serious illness. SHIIP wants to add to a reminder that most vaccinations are
covered under either Medicare
Part B or Part D.
Here are some tips from the NC
Immunization Coalition for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers:
• Infants, older adults and peo-
ple with weakened immune
systems (like those undergoing cancer treatment) are
especially vulnerable to infectious diseases. They are
also more likely to have severe illness and complications if they do get sick. You
can help protect your health
and the health of your loved
ones by getting your recommended vaccines.
• Getting vaccinated is easier
than you may think. Adults
can get vaccines at doctors’
offices, pharmacies, workplaces, health clinics and
health departments. The
website www.vaccine.
healthmap.org/ can help you
find a vaccine provider near
you. Most health insurance
plans cover the cost of recommended vaccines – a call
to your insurance provider
can give you the details.
• Not sure what vaccines you
may need? The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention offers a short quiz at
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
adults to help you find out
which vaccines are recommended for you. All adults
should get an annual flu
vaccine to protect against
seasonal flu and Td/Tdap
vaccine to protect against
tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. You may also need
other vaccines based on
your age, health conditions,
occupation and other factors.
• If you are planning to travel
outside of the U.S., check
on any additional vaccines
you may need. Some travelrelated vaccines are part of
a series or are needed
months prior to your travel to
be most effective, so be
sure to plan ahead.
If you have questions about whether
your vaccine is covered by Medicare,
contact the SHIIP, Monday through
Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1-855408-1212.
CHAMP
Balance Screening
September 19
“Be a CHAMP for Fall
Prevention”
GET STARTED ON THE ROAD TO BETTER
HEALTH—FOR FREE!
Services include:
•
Balance testing
•
Strength testing
•
Mobility testing
•
Medication review
•
Blood pressure checks
SIGN UP TODAY AT THE MCDOWELL
COUNTY SENIOR CENTER!
CALL 659-0821 FOR A FREE
APPOINTMENT.
DO YOU NEED
TRANSPORTATION?
Are you or someone you know a senior
or disabled adult that does not drive or
have other means of transportation? The
McDowell Senior Center offers transportation for the following:
•
Medical Appointments
•
Bill Paying
•
Essential Shopping: Grocery
Store, Pharmacy, etc.
If you think you may benefit from this
service call 659-0826 or 659-0821.
There are no set fees for this service but
voluntary contributions are encouraged
so we may provide additional services to
the community.
Marion Nutrition Site
For Reservations &
Cancellations Call: 659-0831
MENU
SEPTEMBER 2014
Old Fort Nutrition Site
For Reservations &
Cancellations Call: 668-4867
For Home Delivered Meals Cancellations call 659-0821
MONDAY
CLOSED 1
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Pork Loin
2
Broccoli, Grape
& Green Onion
Salad
Creamed Potatoes
Corn Bread
Cold Pears
Santa Fe Chicken
Chopped Broccoli
THURSDAY
3
4
Sloppy Joe
Cole Slaw
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Green Beans
Oven Fried Parslied
Hamburger Bun
Potatoes
Pineapple Upside
Biscuit
Down Cake
Pudding (DB– Sugar
Free Pudding)
8
Meatloaf
Zucchini & Tomatoes w/Onion
Whipped Potatoes
Corn Bread
Pears (DBUnsweetened Pears)
9
Chef Salad with
Turkey, Cheese &
Boiled Egg
Tropical Fruit Mix
Macaroni Salad
Wheat Thin Crackers
Peanut Butter Bar
Oven Fried Fish 15
Cole Slaw
Dilled Potatoes
Hush Puppies
Cold Peaches(DBUnsweetened
Peaches)
Tuna Salad on 22
Lettuce
Broccoli Casserole
(HDM-Sliced Tomatoes
Pickled Beets
Honey Wheat Bread
Cookie
Macaroni &
29
Cheese
Spinach
Cold Country Tomatoes
Corn Bread
Watermelon or Cantaloupe
Chicken Salad
16
Sliced Tomato &
Lettuce
Potato Salad
2 Slices Honey Wheat
Bread
Melon Cup w /
cantaloupe & honeydew
10
Baked Breaded
Chicken Filet Sandwich/Bun
Lettuce & Tomato
Tater Tots
Strawberries & Bananas Fruit Cup (DBFresh Strawberries &
Bananas)
Pinto Beans
Oriental Slaw
Assorted Juices
Corn Bread
Cookie
23
Baked Chicken
Breast w/Gravy
Green Beans
Dressing
Biscuit
Cantaloupe
30
Pork Loin
Broccoli, Grape &
Green Onion Salad
Creamed Potatoes
Corn Bread
Cold Pears
18
17 Baked Chicken
Filet w/Italian
Dressing
Green Beans
Buttered Noodles
Roll
Strawberry Shortcake
(DB-Fresh Strawberries)
24
BBQ Pork
Cole Slaw
Baked Beans
Hamburger Bun
Brownie
Baked Ham
11
Fresh Steamed
Squash
Fresh Vegetable Vinegarette
Candied Sweet Potatoes
(HDM-Cut Sweet Potatoes)
Roll
Devil’s Food Cake
FRIDAY
Chicken Tenders 5
w/Duck Sauce
Tossed Salad
Baby Lima Beans
Biscuit
Fruit Cocktail in Jell-o
(D.B.-Fruit Cocktail in
Sugar Free Jell-o)
Country Style
Steak
Cole Slaw
Green Peas
Rice
Biscuit
Fruit Cobbler
Chopped Steak
12
19
w/Mushroom Sauce
Tossed Salad
Baked Potato
Garlic Toast (HDMTexas Toast)
Apple Cobbler(HDMBaked Sliced Apples &
DB-Fresh Apple)
25
20
Baked Spaghetti
Tossed Salad
Green Peas
Garlic Bread
(HDM-Texas Toast)
Iced Cake
Oven Fried
26
Chicken Breast
Steamed Summer
Squash w/onion
Summer Slaw
Creamed Potatoes
Biscuit
Banana Pudding(DBFresh Peach when available)
Dining Room Notice
In order to be sure
you will be served
lunch, please
register by 12:00 pm
the day before you
want to eat.
Thank you.
Nutrition Site Beverages
Whole Milk
Skim Milk
Buttermilk
Chocolate
Milk
Lemonade
Tea
*DB = Diabetic
HDM = Home Delivered Meals
Outdoor Games
Find and circle all of the games that are hidden in the grid.
The words may be hidden in any direction.
CRACK THE WHIP
DODGE BALL
FREEZE
HIDE AND SEEK
HOPSCOTCH
HOT POTATO
JUMP ROPE
KEEP AWAY
KICK BALL
KICK THE CAN
LEAP FROG
MARBLES
MOTHER, MAY I?
RED ROVER
SIMON SAYS
TAG
TETHERBALL
TUG OF WAR
WALL BALL
Riddles:
The Smith family is a very wealthy family that lives in a big, circular home. One morning, Mr. Smith
woke up and saw a strawberry jam stain on his new carpet. He figured out that everyone who was
there that morning had a jam sandwich. By reading the following excuses, figure out who spilled the
jam.
Billy Smith: “I was outside playing basketball.”
The Maid: “I was dusting the corners of the house.”
Chef: “I was starting to make lunch for later.”
Who is lying?
Answer is on the back page.
SEPTEMBER 2014
McDowell County Senior Center
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
1
2
9:30 J.A.M. Exercise
10:30-11:30 Bible Study
10:45 Chair Exercise
1-3 Mah Jong
1:00 Games
CLOSED
9:00 Quilting
3
10:30 Blood Pressure
10:30 Sharing Our
Stories
Puzzle Fun
9:00 Needlework /
Embroidery
9:30 Line Dance
10:45 Chair Exercise
1:00 Pinochle
1:00 Diabetes Support
Group/Kim Freeman
10:30-11:30 Bible Study
10:45 Chair Exercise
1-3 Mah Jong
1:00 Games
Legal Aid by Ap- 22
pointment
Puzzle Fun
9:00 Needlework /
Embroidery
9:30 Line Dance
10:45 Chair Exercise
1:00 Pinochle
10:45 Chair Exer-
1:00 Cookie Club
10
11
12
9:30 Crochet
Class
10:45 Chair Exercise
12:00 Duplicate
Bridge
18
19
25 9:30 Crochet
Class
26
9:00 Quilting
9:00 Crafts
10:30 Sharing Our Sto- 9:30 J.A.M. Exercise
ries
10:45 Chair Exercise
10:45 Chair Exercise
1-3 Mah Jong
1:00 Games
1:00 Knitting Workshop
1:00 Fun & Games
6:00 to 8:00 Knitter’s Night
6:00—7:30 Art Class
16
10:30-11:30 Bible Study
10:45 Chair Exercise
1:00—3:00 Art Class
1:00 Mah Jong
1:00 Games
Evening Classes
6:00 to 8:00 Knitter’s Night
6:00—7:30 Art Class
17 9:00 Crafts
9:00 Quilting
9:30 Tai Chi Class
10:30 Sharing Our
Stories
10:45 Chair Exercise
11:45 Healthy Habits
1:00 Games
24
9:00 Quilting
9:30 Tai Chi Class
10:30 Sharing Our
Stories
10:45 Chair Exercise
Evening Classes
6:00 to 8:00 Knitter’s Night 1:00 Games
9:30 J.A.M. Exercise
10:30-11:30 Bible Study
10:45 Chair Exercise
1:00—3:00 Art Class
1-3 Mah Jong
1:00 Games
9:30 J.A.M. Exercise
CHAMP by Appointment
10:45 Fun Bingo
9:30 Crochet Class
10:45 Chair Exercise 10:45 Chair Exercise
1-3 Mah Jong
12:00 Duplicate
1:00 Knitting Work- Bridge
shop
1:00 Fun & Games
1:00 Cookie Club
23
9:00 Crafts
9:30 J.A.M. Exercise 10:45 Chair Exer10:45 Chair Exercise cise
1-3 Mah Jong
1:00 Knitting Workshop
1:00 Fun & Games
6:00—7:30 Art Class
29
Puzzle Fun
9:00 Needlework /
Embroidery
9:30 Line Dance
10:45 Chair Exercise
1:00 Pinochle
5
Evening Classes
15 9:30 J.A.M. Exercise
Puzzle Fun
9:00 Needlework /
Embroidery
9:30 Line Dance
10:45 Chair Exercise
1:00 Pinochle
9
10:30 Senior Van trip:Gaffney,
SC- lunch at Cracker Barrel,
Hamrick’s Warehouse - Cost for
van: $5.00
4
9:00 Crafts
9:30 Crochet
9:30 J.A.M. Exercise Class
10:45 Fun Bingo
10:45 Chair Exer6:00 to 8:00 Knitter’s Night cise
1:00 Games
6:00—7:30 Art Class
9:30 J.A.M. Exercise
FRIDAY
10:45 Chair Exercise cise
1-3 Mah Jong
12:00 Duplicate
1:00 Knitting Workshop
Bridge
1:00 Fun & Games
Evening Classes
8
THURSDAY
9:30 J.A.M. Exercise
10:30-11:30 Bible
Study
10:45 Chair Exercise
1:00—3:00 Art Class
1-3 Mah Jong
1:00 Games
30
Evening Classes
6:00 to 8:00 Knitter’s Night
6:00—7:30 Art Class
Quote
A flower's appeal is in its
contradictions — so delicate in
form yet strong in fragrance,
so small in size yet big in beauty,
so short in life yet long on effect.
~Terri Guillemets
12:00 Duplicate
Bridge
OLD FORT NUTRITION SITE
LOCATED AT 909 EAST MAIN ST., OLD FORT, NC 28762
Phone: 668-4867
SEPTEMBER 2014
MONDAY
CLOSED
WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
1
8
8:30—3:00 Fitness
Equipment Exercises
10:00 Crochet with Jo
Shuman
15
8:30—3:00 Fitness
Equipment Exercises
10:00 Crochet with Jo
Shuman
22
8:30—3:00 Fitness
Equipment Exercises
10:00 Crochet with Jo
Shuman
Puzzles
8:30 Card Fun with
Rita Myers
2
Blood Pressure
Checks by Mary
Collins
3
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
10:30 Bingo
4
1:00 Computer
Class (must see
Cheryl to sign up)
5
8:30—1:30 Fitness Equipment Exercises
10
9
11
10:30 Bingo
Puzzles
11:00 Piano Music 12:15 Card Workby Bob Creekmore shop with Nanette
Hankins
After Lunch: Sunshine 1:00 Computer
Class (must see
Club outing to visit
the nursing homes
Cheryl to sign up)
Puzzles
8:30 Card Fun with
Rita Myers
16 Puzzles
Puzzles
8:30 Card Fun with
Rita Myers
11:00 Piano Music
by Bob Creekmore
23
Puzzles
8:30 Card Fun with
Rita Myers
8:30—3:00 Fit- 29 Puzzles
30
ness Exercises
8:30 Card Fun
10:00 Crochet with Jo with Rita Myers
Shuman
Puzzles
Puzzles
17 10:30 Bingo
12
8:30—3:00 Fitness Equipment Exercises
10:30 Goose Creek
18 8:30—3:00 Fitness Equipment
Exercises
19
1:00 Computer
Class (must see
Cheryl to sign up)
24
11:00 Piano Music
by Bob Creekmore
25
26
8:30—3:00 Fit10:30 Bingo
1:00 Computer Class ness Equipment Exer(must see Cheryl to cises
sign up)
"Sunflower"
If I were a flower..
I would be a sunflower.
To always follow the sun,
Turn my back to darkness,
Stand proud, tall and straight
Even with my head full of seeds.
Author: Pam Stewart
THE BUZZZ
OF MARION
TIPS TO LIFT YOUR MOOD
°Learn to focus only on the present.
The past is unchangeable so it is
futile to reflect on it unless you are
making sure you do not repeat past
mistakes. The future is but a result
It is good to see Kathleen Scott back. We
of your actions today. So learn
are glad she is feeling better.
from the past to do better in the
We are missing Ruby Killough, who had a
present so that you can succeed in
fall and hurt her leg. Get better soon!
the future.
° Even more specifically, live in
There are free veteran
THIS moment.
bumper stickers availEven 10 minutes ago is the past. If
able (like the one Doug
you live purely in this moment you
is holding). Stop by and
will always be happy because there
pick one up from the
is nothing wrong in this splitshelf outside of Doug
second.
Gouge’s office located °Smile more often.
at the McDowell Senior
Whenever you get a grin on your
Center
face, your brain is releasing serotonin, the happy hormone. Smiling
Clara McCall
is the natural way to force yourself
to be happy. Many people even
smile for five minutes straight in
the morning to get themselves in a
FLU SHOTS
great mood for the day. It is a very
Marion
powerful tool that is utilized less
th
October 8
and less as we grow older and need
McDowell Senior Center
happiness more than ever. Just re10:00 am – 11:30 am
member that while happiness leads
to smiles, smiles also lead to hapOld Fort
piness.
October 7th
Bud Hogan Community Center
°Don’t take life so seriously!
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Learn to laugh at the little things
and this whole “existence” thing
North Cove
will be a whole lot easier. Be
October 17th
amused by your mistakes and failHefner Memorial Baptist Church
ures and be thankful that you
10:00 am – 11:00 am
learned your lesson and won’t
mess up like that again. And most
McDowell Senior Heath Fair
importantly do things that you enst
October 21
joy! Life is not strictly business, it
McDowell Senior Center 9:00am–12:00
can be mixed with pleasure.
pm
°Think positive thoughts.
When you find yourself thinking a
Free to Participants with Medicare Part B
negative thought, stop it immediWill also take any Medicare Advantage
ately by any means necessary. Slap
Plans
yourself in the face, yell something
(Must Have Medicare Card or
positive at the top of your lungs or
Advantage Card)
jump up and down. Do whatever it
All Others
takes to get back to a positive
Fee $24.50 for Standard Dose
mindset as such is essential for
$35.00 -$57.00 for Higher Doses
continual happiness and success.
For More Information Contact Brenda
Monosso @ 659-0832
THE BUZZZ
OF OLD FORT
We have our new sound system installed
in Old Fort. We also have new blinds up
in the restrooms.
We were happy to see Floy Walker, who
has been out for a while. She came to
celebrate her 90th birthday.
Glad Miss Edna Woody is doing better.
It is good to have all the new people come
to the center.
Please pray for our nation as a whole.
“...no good thing will He withhold from
them that walk uprightly.” That is a
promise from Him.
Latha Johnson
SUNSHINE CLUB
A new club is forming at the Old Fort
Site. This Club will send cards and go
on visits to Nursing Homes, Rest
Homes, Hospitals and more in hopes of
brightening up the lives of others. The
next outing is set for Wednesday, September 10th after lunch. Transportation will be provided by The McDowell Senior Center.
Would you like to Join?
See Cheryl or Jeanettes at the AC
BUD HOGAN COMMUNITY CENTER in OLD FORT to sign up or call
668-4867.
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
McDowell Senior
Center
Exercise and
Dance Classes
Chair Exercise - Free
Monday - Friday at 10:45 am
TAI CHI FOR SENIORS
TAI CHI FOR SENIORS
STARTING WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 17th
The McDowell Senior Center in
partnership with McDowell Outpatient Rehabilitation Services will
begin hosting a free 12 week Tai
Chi class on Wednesdays beginning September 17th. The class
will run from 9:30AM-10:30AM in
the center’s multipurpose room.
Betty McElrath 25
Eugene Venton 26
Ann Brewer 29
OLD FORT
Carroll Stevens 1
Irene Wright 3
Brenda Parks 4
Virginia Hogan 7
Virginia Conley 8
Gay Conley 14
Sue Moore 14
Dorothy Wiggin 14
Robert Smith 17
Billie Berry 19
James Hautt 26
Jeanette Grindstaff 27
Krista Regner 27
Roy Robertson 29
NORTH COVE
John Johnstone 24
This class is appropriate for standing
and seated persons. Some benefits
of Tai Chi include improving
strength, flexibility and balance. Tai
Chi is also attributed to decreasing
stress, increasing blood circulation,
improving joint pain, increasing energy levels and may also help with
weight loss. Each class will include
a warm up and cool down with a
new form taught each week. No special equipment or dress is required
to participate. Participants are asked
to commit to as many classes during
the 12 week session as possible and
also to practice what they have
learned for best results.
Morning Line Dance Class-Free
Mondays 9:30 am
Joints are Moving
Free for senior citizens-Tuesdays
and Thursdays- 9:30 am-10:30 am
MCDOWELL COUNTY
SENIOR CENTER
Certified Center of
Excellence
100 SPAULDING ROAD
MARION N.C. 28752
Phone: 828-659-0821
Weyland Prebor,
Director
FOCUS
Reporters:
Old Fort: Latha Johnson
Editor:
Barbara Gautney
bgautney@mcdowellseniorcenter.org
WEB:
www.mcdowellseniorcenter.org
Fax: 828-652-8723
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