February 2010704/484-0405 (Shelby) 739-4858 (Kings Mountain) www.lifeenrichmentcenter.org

Adult Day Care and Health Service

Life Enrichment Center...doing “Whatever It Takes” to help families keep adult loved ones at home and in the community

Try a free trial visit for your loved one to experience the kind of care that wins national recognition: call 704.739.4858, Kings Mountain;704.484.0405, Shelby

LEC’s Karen Bridgesnamed national

professional caregiver of the year

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where carewins awards

LEC Nurse Karen Bridges gives one-on-one attention to Pearl Post. A smile and a hug indicate Karen’s love of both participants and caregivers, one reason she was chosen by the Dementia Care Profession-als of America, a division of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, for its 2009 Professional Caregiver of the Year award, only the third time the award has been given. In announcing the award, Eric Hall, AFA’s president and CEO said, “It is obvious Karen Bridges has a special place in her heart for people with Alzheimer’s disease and has taken this passion to the nth degree to provide optimal care...” If you would like to read the entire press release, please call 704.484.0405.

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New Year’s Resolution Continuetoenjoygreatdays atLifeEnrichmentCenter

Hannah Starling and Matthew Goodwin celebrate the new year.

Connie Young thanks Johnny Ware for his musical program. Mary Gragg and Emmie Wilson share a quiet moment.

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Fred McKinney meets Peaches.

Even amidst all the fun, there is still time for health care. Nurse Kris Frane checks Mary Boheler’s

weight and blood pressure, a part of the regular routine for the LEC nurses, who can also carry out any medical procedure the doctor might order to

be done as home health care - injections, catheter changes, wound care, therapies. Staff also provides

personal care such as bathing, shaving, hair care.

Grace Simpson enjoys the chance to be creative, whether it’s paint or pottery or collage.

These veterans enjoy getting together just to talk. Barbara Baxter enjoys facilitating the group.

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11 Thursday

15 Monday 17 Wednesday 18 Thursday16 Tuesday

12 Friday

3 Wednesday

wDevotions with Ray Sturgill

wMusical Inspirationswith Dr. Sherlene Womack

wValentine Bingo

22 Monday

19 FridaywSweet Memories BiFolkals

wWorship with Rev. Barry Miles

wHistory of Cleveland Countywith Debbie McIntyre

wGospel & Bluegrass with Henry & Becky GroveswSunday Schoolwith Jerry WelchwBlack History with Linda Byrd

9 Tuesday8 Monday

24 Wednesday

Buddy RobertsLife Enrichment Center by Dover Foundation 103 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby 704.484.0405

wValentine Craftswtih Peggie FetterwSunday School

with Rev. Jerry Welch

wMake Mardi Gras Masks

23 TuesdaywParticipant Council Meeting

wRev.Josh Hunt Leads Chapel

wMassage Therapist Glenda Horton Pampers

Every day at LEC includes the following therapeutic activities: meaningful programs beginning at 5:30 a.m. and continuing until closing at 6 p.m.; mental & physical exercise; a chance to be creative; spiritual enrichment; reminiscing; socialization; entertainment; music; and laughter.

wLEC Health FairwRejoicing

with Bethel Senior ChoirwMusical Inspiration

with Dr. Sherlene Womack

wSweetheart DanceWear Red

wMaking Valentine Cookieswith Stan Smith

wMt. Sinai Church HostsValentine’s Party

wSinging with Felicia Cannon

Pintos-Whipped Potatoes-Gravy-Fried Okra-Pickled Beets-Onion-

Biscuit-Sweet Potato Pie

wFat Tuesday Celebration with DonnawSunday School

with Rev. Jerry WelchwJudy Whisnant & Linda Wilson Sing Love Songs

Fried Flounder-Baked Potato-Coleslaw-Lime Sherbet

Chicken Fillet on Wheat Bun--Lettuce & Tomato-Potato Chips-Dill Pickle-

Congealed Fruit

We’re cooking

Sloppy Joe on Wheat Bun-Cheese-Coleslaw-Carrot-Raisin Salad-Dill

Pickle-YogurtBeef Tips-Whipped Potatoes-Gravy-Peas & Carrots-Roll-Lemon Sorbet

wMusic with Mabel Hardin & Gay Jolley

wPiano Favoriteswith Dr. Sherlene Womack

wMake Chocolate-Covered Cherries with Donna

wMusical BingowCapt. Alan Norman of Cleve-

land County Sheriff’s Dept. VisitswMen Make Biscuitsw”Underground Glory”

of Hoyle Memorial Performs

wTalk about PresidentsPast & Present

wMusic with Mabel Hardin & Gay Jolley

wBible Study with Glenda BlantonwPiano Favorites

with Dr. Sherlene Womack

Ham-Baked Sweet Potato-Limas-Roll-Angel Food Cake

Sweet & Sour Chicken-Noodles-Egg Roll-Tossed Salad-Pumpkin Pie

We’re cooking

26 Friday25 Thursday

5 Friday

wRichard Theokas Explains“Flight of Honor”

wDuffy the Therapy Dog VisitswPiano Favorites

with Billie Hicklin

wPuzzle Piece Projects

Chicken Noodle Soup-Egg Salad on Wheat Bread-Pickled Beets-Dill

Pickle-Coconut Cake

Cheeseburger on Wheat-Lettuce & Tomato-Tater Gems-Onion-

Coleslaw-Vanilla Pudding

wAnthony Hugh Performs

wMusical Inspiration with Dr. Sherlene Womack

wPlay “Are You SmarterThan a Fifth Grader?”

Activity Highlights 2010February

1 Monday 2 Tuesday

10 Wednesday

4 ThursdaywMusic with Mabel Hardin

& Gay JolleywPiano Favorites

with Dr. Sherlene WomackwMake Cupcakes for Cake Walk

wHealthy Home Air DuctCleaning System with Stan Shaw

wSunday School with Rev. Jerry WelchwSinging & Devotions

with Maverick & Mary RosswDid the Groundhog

See His Shadow?

wCelebrate George Washington's Birthday

wMusic with Mabel Hardin & Gay JolleywPiano Favorites

with Dr. Sherlene WomackwBingo Bonanza

We’re cookingTaco Salsa, Lettuce-tomato, Cheese,

Sour Cream Pound Cake

Teriyaki Chicken-Scalloped Potatoes-Baby Carrots-Roll-Applesauce

Supreme Pizza-Tossed Salad-Congealed Fruit

BBQ Chicken-New Red Potatoes-Green Beans-Roll-Lemon Sorbet

Spaghetti-Garlic Biscuit-TossedSalad-Cherry Cheesecake

We’re cooking

Turkey & Cheese on Wheat-Lettuce & Tomato-Vegetable Sticks-Dill Pickle-

Carrot-Raisin Salad

wChapel with Rev. Charles Rudisill

wSinging with Josh Sellers

wPlay Tone Chimes

wChapel with Rev. Vernon CraigwMark Brooks Comes to EducatewNatalie Plays the Piano

Dates to rememberTuesday, Feb. 2 - Family caregivers meeting Details page 8Thursday, Feb. 4 - Coffee & Conversation about advance care planning Details page 8Friday, Feb. 12 - Sweetheart Dance at LEC - Wear something redTuesday, Feb. 16 - Family caregiver meeting Details page 8Tuesday, Feb. 23 - Parkinson’s Support Group, 6:30 p.m. at the Shelby Life Enrichment Center

wGuitar and Singalong with Al Dunkleman

wMusical Inspirationswith Dr. Sherlene Womack

Baked Potato-Chili-Broccoli-Bacon Bits-Sour Cream-

Cheese Sauce-Pear Halves

wDr. Joseph Talley SharesHis Train Collection

wCake Walk with BarbarawBingo Bonanza

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xPresidential Bifolkals

xSentimental Sing-a-longs

xMaking Homemade Gum Drops

xSunday School with Sunnyside Baptist Church

xSusan Young with United Way

xKim Aldridge From K.V.S. Helps With Snack

xSinging with Jerry Pearson

xHealth Fair

xSinging Romance with Aaron Cochran

xMary Kay Makeovers with Michelle Radley

WACKY WEDDING!Come Join Us For An Interesting and

Entertaining Celebration!

xHealth Fair

xCelebrating Nat. Cherry Month with Lisa Wright

xCooking with Carla Haynes

xC.C. Emergency Manage-ment with Dewey Cook

xCarolina Care Singers

xChapel with Jerry Welch

February

xLipstick Personality Tests

xMen’s Checker Game

xBill Sherwood Brings “Logan” the Lab

xSinging with Bethel Baptist Choir

xHelen Turpish Sings Love Songs

xBubble Blowing Contest

Menu: Grilled Cheese-Veggie Soup-Chips-Peaches

11 Thursday

22 Monday

18 Thursday16 Tuesday 19 Friday

222 Kings Mountain Blvd.Kings Mountain, NC

xFloral Design - Ladies Group

xChapel with Jerry Welch

xHealth Fair

5 Friday

9 Tuesday 10 Wednesday

Menu: Chicken Casserole-Green Beans-Rolls-Pineapple

704 739-4858

15 Monday

12 Friday

17 Wednesday

Menu: Phillicheese Steak Sandwich-Chips-Fried Squash-Pears

Menu: Pork Chops-Pintos-Cabbage-Cornbread-Applesauce

xStarting the Day with Rev. Eddie Gray

xParticipant Council Mtg.

xPlanting Seeds of Greatness with

Richard DimmanichMenu: Tomato Soup-Fried Bologna

Sandwich-Chips-Peaches

MARDI GRAS!!-Making Masks with Katie Wooten and Justin Early

-Goode Family Helps Us Celebrate

xChapel with Jerry Welch

xValentine Crafts with Danielle Wilson

and Candy Glover

xValentine Cupcakes with Brittany Short

Menu: Country Fried Steak-Mashed Potatoes-Green Beans-Applesauce

23 Tuesday 24 Wednesday

Menu: Ham-Pintos-Greens-Applesauce-Cornbread Menu: We’re Cooking Today!

Menu: Cheeseburgers-L,T,O-Chips-Fruit Salad

xChili Cook-off with The Men

xDoc Geressy Shows Off The Ghostbuster’s Care

Neisler Centerby the Neisler Foundation

Menu: Lasagna-Tossed Salad-Garlic Bread-Pineapple

2010

4 Thursday

Menu: We’re Cooking Today!

Activity Highlights

xSing-spi-ration with God’s Chosen Women & Wray Canipe

xHaving Fun with Bingo!xLove Your Pet with Sue Shuler

Menu: Turkey-Dressing-Green Beans-Rolls-Fruit Cocktail

3 Wednesday

Menu: We’re Cooking Today!

Menu: We’re Cooking Today!

SUPERBOWL PARTY!!-LEC’s Superbowl broadcast-Pep Rally - Show Your Spirit

xA Time of Reflection andPraise with Ashley Sullens

Menu: Fish-French Fries-Slaw-Hushpuppies

2 Tuesday

xDid Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow?

xChapel with Rev. Jerry Welch

xMaking Ground Hog Cookies

Menu: Fried Chicken-Mashed Potatoes-Fried Okra-Rolls-Applesauce

1 MondayxInspirations with

Rev. Charles Rudisill

xPancake Breakfast with Micheal Littlejohn

xHow To Shop For RosesxHealth Fair

Menu: Meatloaf-Mac-n-Cheese-Veggie Blend-Pears-Rolls

8 Monday

xMaking Valentine Cookies with Lynn Smith

xWorship Time with M&M Ross’ Ministry

Menu: Roast Beef-Scalloped Potatoes-Peas-Peaches-Rolls

LEC’S WACKY WEDDING!! Join us Friday, February 12th at 2:00

for an interesting and entertaining afternoon!!!

xKings Mountain Museum Field Trip

xHallelujah Acres Shares Their Mission

25 Thursday 26 Wednesday

xLove Songs with Scott Neisler & Friends

xLEC’s Winter Olympic Games

Menu: Corned Beef-Stewed Potatoes-Cabbage-Cornbread-Fruit Mix

Menu: Broccoli Soup-Chicken Sandwich-Chips-Pears

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Neisler Center, Kings MountainBingo PrizeswPainting Supplies

Colored Socks

Thank you to the following:Gertrude Jany, Wilma Lacy - cookiesKathy Grigg - magazines, bingo prizes, doll- making materialBrookview Health & Rehab - treatsRay Hoke Family - treat bagsDoris Sweeting - auction itemsDot Roark - candy, calendarsBob and Beverly Borders, Willie Byrd - Christmas goodies, magazinesKaren Costner, John Whitener - treats, magazinesLisa McDaniel - banana breadRon & Judy Franks - bingo prizes, candyJulia Bolton, Buffalo Baptist Church - stuffed animalsSharon Rich - bingo prizes, weather radioNovella Bosley - fruitJudy Anderson - cookies, personal care items, gifts, medical supplies, craft suppliesKen Bridges - ham biscuitsLisa Hamrick - cookiesKris Frane - cookiesShelby Presbyterian Church - poinsettiasBecky & Lester Murray - tomatoesParents without Partners - cardsPaulette Philbeck - cardsRoger Hoyle - pecans, magazinesMary Eberle - bingo prizesKathy Grigg - magazinesB.J. Zamora - magazinesBetty Wade Family - cookiesBecky, Victoria, Natalie, Frank Barnett - cookiesConnie Turner - cardsDebbie & Sammy Lail, Kim & Tommy Parsley - Wii Fit and gamesRev. Jerry & Vickie Welch - comedy DVD’sCleveland Regional Medical Center Dietary - cardsRoss Grove Church - fruitNell & Ken Randall - foodDee & Nellie Hughes - bingo prizes, cardsBetty Debruler - magazinesShelia Ervin - art supplies, magazinesSue Gainey - Wii controllersIndi Mander - ClementinesCarolina Specialty Transport - day plannersEllen Sumner - bagsJane King - cardsPat Witherspoon - magazines

Wish listBuddy Roberts Center, Shelby

Bingo PrizeswLaminatorEasy Reading BookswMath Workbooks

2010 LEC closing schedule

Thank you

Friday, April 2Monday, July 5

Monday, Sept. 6Thursday, Nov. 25

In 2010, LEC will be closed:

Giving hearts... The following are the latest caring hearts to contribute to Life Enrichment Center’s annual appeal.

Debbie & Brent FerrellFrank & Barbara Hannah

Bronze

Friday, Nov. 26Friday, Dec. 24Monday, Dec. 27

Thanks to our visitors of all ages

LEC Program Assistant Marchelle Allen’s grandson, Tyreke, enjoys John Whitener’s lap.

LEC Program Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator Donna Tesner’s son, Justin, eats lunch with Joan Grant.

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Memorials, Honoraria, and GiftsI want to support the work of the Life Enrichment Center...By becoming a: ( )Friend $25-$100 ( )Sponsor $101-$200 ( )Patron $201-$500 ( )Benefactor $501-$1,000 ( )Major Benefactor $1,001 +Make checks payable to: Life Enrichment Center 103 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby, NC 28150You can also use your credit card.Visa/ MC (Circle one) Card No.__________________________ Expiration Date_____________ Amount___________Signature_______________________________________

Name___________________________________________

Address_________________________________________

City ___________________State________Zip__________In memory of_____________________________________In honor of_______________________________________Send a notice to:__________________________________Address__________________________________________City____________________State________Zip__________

In memory...

In Honor...

The following have been remembered by a gift to Life Enrichment Center:

Hazel Olsby by David, Debbie, Josh Bridges Phillip & Wanda McMurry Mary Silsand Beth J.S. McMurray Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Blalock Carroll & Ginger Hamrick

Virginia Raymer by Mary B. StameyLarry Hicks by The Bobby Greene FamilyMaxine Putnam by Roger & Libby PutnamEmeth Thomas by Bill & Nancy McCulloughGretchen Campbell by Pete GilbertLennie Moss by Jerry & Mildred SnyderBetty Hendrick by Terry & Karen BradyEdgar Junior Cooke, anonymous

Margaret H. Kennedy Deaton by Jean Dover, Sue Powell, Faye Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. James H. Wilson Phyllis W. Bridges

Fran Lux by Maureen O’Connor

The following have been honored with a gift to Life Enrichment:Lisa Hamrick by Ron & Martha HamrickDr. John D. Campbell by Pete GilbertErin Crow by Ed & Edna Patterson

Friends Edwin Ford w Patricia Wilkison

Jim & Sandra LucasSponsors

Tom & Barbara Blackburn w Carolyn QuinnPatrons

Ernest & Linda RomeBenefactors

Paul & Margaret Porter Charitable FoundationWilliam R. Anderson & Karen Sennewald

Major Benefactorsin honor of Mary Piepenbring

of Duke Endowment by Tom Kenan

Mason Venable, American Restoration

Supporters

Need a Valentine’s Day gift? Give a gift that shows real heart. A Valentine’s Day card will be sent in your name.

Friday, Nov. 26Friday, Dec. 24Monday, Dec. 27

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Life Enrichment Center103 T.R. Harris DriveShelby, North Carolina 28150

Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDCharlotte, NCPermit #3307Address Service Requested

Advisory BoardDoug Petersen, ChairmanMonty Thornburg, SecretaryMary AccorConnie AllisonGreg BlalockSteve BohelerNorma BordersBarbara BridgesGlee BridgesDavid BrinkleyTom BrooksCecil BurtonCarl DeBrewPhil HagerPat HartsoeRonnie HawkinsJim HornMark HudsonDr. Jane KingWilliam LawrenceGene LeGrandDr. John McGillPete MooreDr. Anthony NegbeneborEllis NoellBrenda PageEsther Muench PlonkMike PoageStella PutnamDr. Richard Rankin, Jr.Jay RhodesDr. Mike RibadeneyraDave RupprechtJ.T. ScruggsMason VenableOscar Zamora

Board of Directors

Gary Ritchie, Vice-TreasurerGreg BlalockKaren BradyWilson Brooks

Erin Crow, PresidentBrenda Lovelace, Vice-PresidentJennipher Harrill, SecretaryKitty Hoyle, Treasurer

Wade CarpenterNewton CraverRep. Pearl Burris FloydNaomi FretzMichael JohnsonTom McNicholMoises MirandaDavid PharrPhillis RobinsonErnest RomeBob SmithDenise SmithJohn StillChris TurnerJohn Turner

You’re invited...Family Caregivers Sharing Time

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 5:30- 7 p.m. Kings Mountain Life Enrichment CenterFree sitter service for person with illness while the family caregivers share

Please make a reservation for the sitter service by calling 704.739.4858

Dealing with The Most Troublesome Dementia SymptomsFamily caregivers share strategies

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 5:30-7 p.m. Shelby Life Enrichment CenterFree sitter service for person with the illness

but a reservation must be made by calling 704.484.0405

Coffee & ConversationTopic: Advance Care Planning in View of the Healthcare Reform

(Living Will & Healthcare Power of Attorney)

Free & open to the public. Light refreshments. First in a series presented by Journey on end-of-life issues. More information: Call Len Byers, 980-487-3855

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 Noon-1 p.m. Patrick Senior Center, Kings Mountain

Gifts for the children - Life Enrichment Center participants love playing Santa’s elves all year long as they cut, sew, stuff, dress and decorate dolls to give to children who might not have toys at Christmas. In 2009, Pat Byers, center, received about 50 of the dolls for the Prison Fellow-ship. The rest of the dolls went to various charities for distribution.