DICK EARDLEY SENIOR CENTER

NEWSLETTER | AUGUST 2020

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, the Dick Eardley Senior Center remains closed to indoor programming until further notice. If you have any questions, please call us at 208-608-7580.

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August

Aug. 3 is National Watermelon Day! Watermelons take about three months to grow from seed to fruit. If you planted in early May, you should be able to celebrate the observance with some ripe and juicy homegrown fruit!

August is widely considered the last month of summer, even though the official last day of the season is Sept. 21.

On Aug. 14, 1935, President Roo-sevelt signed the Social Security Act establishing the system which guaranteed a continuing income to those who retired at age 65. The act also launched the Social Security Number system as a way to track the earnings history of individual U.S. workers.

Neil Armstrong, an American astro-naut and the first person to walk on the moon, was born on Aug. 5, 1930. He was one month shy of his 39th birthday when that lunar land-ing occurred.

We’re all aging at the same rate—one year every 365 days, and oh how quickly those days go by—but some people seem determined to prove that “getting old” is optional. In recognition of National Senior Citizens Day this month, we’ve rounded up a few stories about people doing note-worthy and inspirational things in their 90s and beyond. Enjoy!

1. Nola Ochs of Kansas made national headlines when she graduated from college at the age of 95.

(Inspiration continues on page 5)

SOME INSPIRATION BY PEOPLE OLDER THAN YOU

Each year, the Dick Eardley Senior Center celebrates National Senior Citizens Day to show our appreciation for the con-tributions of the older adults in our community. On Friday, Aug. 21, we are rolling out the red carpet with a 1950s-style car cruise featuring you, our valued seniors. We hope you can make it!

Hop in the car and head over to the Senior Center parking lot anytime between 10:30-11:30 a.m. As you slowly cruise the circular drive, you can wave at friends, chat with staff, and collect some goodies along the way: a bag of

popcorn, a few sweets, and small gifts from our partners.

All Boise seniors are invited to participate, so please help us spread the word! Feel free to dress in your 1950s best.

Safety measures will be in place—staff will wear masks

and gloves while handing out goody bags and popcorn, and participants will be asked to keep the cruise moving by remaining in their vehicles.

If you are picking up curbside lunch that day, you‘re welcome to park at 11:30 a.m. Please keep social distancing in mind when you approach the lunch line.

COME CRUISE WITH US ON SENIOR CITIZENS DAY!

SEVERAL PROGRAMS RETURNING THIS MONTHPlease see page 2 for details

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OUTDOOR PROGRAMS BEGINNINGSeveral programs are starting back up at the Senior Cen-ter this month. Strong health and safety protocols will be followed. Programs will be offered outside in the lawn or on the concrete. Shade will be available. Each program will be limited to 10 participants. You must call each week to reserve a spot, 208-608-7580. If you cannot make it, please call to let us know so someone else can take that spot. Drop-in fees will not be charged at this time.

Longevity Stick: Begins Aug. 11. Every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.Stretch & Tone: Begins Aug. 11. Every Tuesday and Thurs-day from 9:30-10:30 a.m.Fit and Fall Proof: Begins Aug. 11. Every Tuesday and Friday from 10-11 a.m.Drumming Divas: Begins Aug. 14. Every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tai Chi and Qigong will be offered outdoors on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. beginning Sept. 3 Cost is $34R/$52.15NR for the 6-week course. Registration is required, 208-608-7680.

FOOT CLINIC RETURNING AUG. 14Stonebridge Home Care is offering its monthly Foot Clinic at the Senior Center beginning Aug. 14. Clinics will be of-fered outside. Shade will be available. Call Stonebridge for appointments and rates, 208-866-3907

LEGAL, HOUSING AND MEDICARE SERVICES AVAILABLE BY PHONEThree free monthly programs—Legal Counsel, Your Hous-ing Questions Answered, and Medicare Meet-up—are now available by phone.

Legal Counsel is offered on the third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This month’s clinic is on Aug. 18. If you would like a volunteer attorney to call you during that time, please sign up in advance by calling 208-608-7580.

Your Housing Questions Answered is offered by broker and seniors-real estate specialist Paige Oeding. Give Paige a call during regular business hours at 208-940-0403 for informa-tion about local housing and real estate options in the area.Medicare Meet-up is offered by Medicare specialist Jason Pollock. Jason will be available to take calls on Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Call 208-608-1224.

CURBSIDE LUNCH TIME IS CHANGINGBeginning Aug 3, curbside lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, please give us a call at 208-608-7580.

MORE FABRIC MASKS ARE AVAILABLEMembers of the Canyon County fabric mask sewing group, including Senior Center volunteers Dawn Rash and Marga-ret McCabe, have donated over 100 masks to the Senior Center. There is a variety of designs to choose from. Masks are available during curbside lunch, Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please limit one per person.

BSU NURSING STUDENTS RETURNING TO SENIOR CENTER THIS MONTHFourth-year students from BSU’s nursing program will return to the Senior Center this month to assist staff with programs and conduct surveys, which help us assess the needs of Boise’s senior community. If you see them during your visits, please help us welcome them to the Senior Center! Your involvement in the surveys is optional.

JOIN US FOR ‘RIBBON OF JEWELS,’ A WEEKLY WALK IN THE PARKJoin us for a morning of social education! Every Friday for 9 weeks, we will meet at one of the parks along Boise’s “Rib-bon of Jewels.” Enjoy some social time in the park while learning the history of each one. Directions to each park will be sent to registered participants.

Cost per walk is $8.50 for residents and $13.18 for non-res-idents. Registration begins Aug. 17R/Aug. 19NR. To register, call 208-608-7680.

LOOKING TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS? Phone Pals: Local seniors who are involved with the Foster Grandparent program in Treasure Valley schools are look-ing to connect with other seniors by phone. If you would like to join this peer-to-peer program and chat once or twice a week, give us a call at 208-608-7580. We’ll ask you a few questions so we can match you up with a new pal.Highway61: We’re testing out a new online audio chat program this month and we’re asking for your help. You will need access to the internet and a smartphone. You can also use a computer with working speakers and microphone. Please join us on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. Go to the website www.highway61.co (note: it is .co and not .com). Enter just your first name and press “Join.” Select the room called “Hello Boise.” Highway61 is a free program used by senior centers to help their members interact.

Aug. 28, Ann MorrisonSept. 4, Bernadine QuinnSept. 11, Bethine ChurchSept. 18, Donna LarsonSept. 25, Esther Simplot

Oct. 2, Julia DavisOct. 9, Kathryn AlbertsonOct. 16, Kristen Armstrong MunicipalOct. 23, Marianne Williams

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Can you find a mistake in this month’s issue of the Dick Eardley Senior Center Newsletter? Despite our best efforts to be error-free, it is possible that we overlooked something. If you can find an error, point it out to us and receive a mini candy bar at the front desk (upon our reopening) It’s our way of saying thanks for your interest!

Zesty Corn Edamame SaladThis light, refreshing salad can be served as a side dish or as the main course. It’s high in fiber, low in fat, and comes together quickly for a light afternoon meal on a hot day.

Ingredients10 ounces frozen soybeans or shelled edamame

2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth

1 white onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 16-ounce can corn kernels, drained and rinsed

1 garlic clove, minced

1 large tomato, diced

1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced (optional)

salt and pepper to taste

DirectionsSaute edamame with water or broth in a pan for 2 minutes, then add chopped onion, red pepper, corn and garlic. Saute until tender, about 6 minutes. Spoon mixture into a bowl and stir in tomato, basil, salt, and pepper. Chill for an hour and serve cold.

This recipe was featured in the February 2020 Food for Life class that focused on heart health. For information about upcoming Food for Life classes, please see page 6.

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Advertisers lower the Senior Center’s cost to print & mail the newsletter. Thanks to Delta Dental, Blair Legacy Companion Care, Realtor Joanna Ioli, and Wesley Brinkman Financial Services.

(Inspiration, continued from page 1)

At the age of 98, she earned a Master’s Degree and continued taking classes until she was 100. Nola began taking classes as a way to keep busy.

2. Former pilot Fred Mack of Pennsylvania celebrated his 100th birthday by skydiving from 13,000 feet. He first tried skydiving when he was 95. He was also a competitive skier in his 70s and continued to ski into his 90s.

3. John and Charlotte Henderson of Texas were declared the world’s old-est married couple in 2019 by Guinness World Records. He was 106 and she was 105. They had been married for 80 years, having tied the knot on Dec. 15, 1939. The hotel room for their honeymoon cost only $7.

4. Harry Bernstein of New Jersey published his first book, The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers, at the age of 96. He began writing as a way to combat loneliness after the death of his wife, Ruby. They had been married for almost 70 years. Harry went on to write three more books before he died at age 101.

5. Harriette Thompson of North Carolina was the oldest woman ever to run a marathon. She attracted global attention in 2015 at a marathon in San Diego when she crossed the finish line at the age of 92. Her time was 7 hours, 24 minutes, 36 seconds. Earlier in life, Harriette was a Carnegie Hall concert pianist and a cancer survivor. Olympic medalist and long-dis-tance runner Meb Keflezighi said of Harriette, “She has proven what music and exercise does for the body and soul.”

Did you know?Florida is thought to have the highest percentage (20.5%) of adults age 65+ of all U.S. states, but Maine is actually home to more (20.6%). Idaho ranks 31st at 15.9%. Utah has the lowest per-centage of 65+ population at 11.1%

Source: Population Reference Bureau

Americans age 50+ are the fastest- growing group to use the social media platform Facebook, and more than half of them are more concerned about privacy than younger users. “Like” us on Facebook! Search for Dick Eardley Senior Center.

Source: AARP

The number of people age 80+ world-wide is expected to triple, from 143 million in 2019 to 426 million in 2050.

Source: United Nations

Phone: 208-608-7580Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Website: seniorcenter.cityofboise.org

Dick Eardley Senior Center690 Robbins RoadBoise, ID 83702

BIRTHDAY CORNERHappy birthday to everyone who celebrated a July birthday!

• Joanna Forsyth

• Connie Lightfield

Celebrate your special day with us on the last Wednesday of every month. Cake is served with all curbside meals. Are you celebrating an August birthday? Give us a call by Aug. 15 so we can add your name to next month’s newsletter, 208-608-7580.

FOOD FOR LIFE GOES LIVE ONLINE

Our monthly Food for Life classes are now available live via Zoom videoconferencing. Instructor Barbara Smith shares information and recipes to help you cook and eat for optimal health. Register for free at 208-608-7580. We will email you the Zoom link.

How Foods Help Prevent Breast and Prostate Cancer Aug. 21, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Featured recipe: Couscous Confetti Salad

Cancer PreventionSept. 18, 11 am.-12 p.m. Featured recipe: Veggie Coconut Curry