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FULLY ALIVE

Newsletter for Active Older Adults

PARKVIEW FAMILY YMCA

10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd

www.fwymca.org

November 2016

November LUNCHEON

Date: November 17, 2016

Topic: “Fire Safety for the

Holidays”

Celebrate your active lifestyle!

Join us for the Silver Sneakers

Cardio Circuit Exercise Class

which focuses on building

cardiovascular endurance and

improving energy levels. Then

enjoy a complimentary lunch.

This Dave Meadows from

the Fort Wayne Fire

Department will present safety

tips for this Holiday season.

A lunch will be provided. Please

register at the front desk by

November 16, 2016.

11:30-12:15pm Silver Sneakers Class 12:30pm Lunch

12:45-1:30pm "Fire Safety for

the Holidays”

Next month:

Enjoy yourself at our

Christmas luncheon,

December 2.

The entertainment will be

the Alley Cats. You

don’t want to miss it!

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness

Month.

President Ronald Reagan made this designation in 1983, with purple as the representative color for

this cause. He would later be diagnosed with this disease.

Alzheimer’s is a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior and

is not a normal part of aging.

Some facts about the disease:

At the time President Regan established the national awareness month, fewer than 2 million Americans had Alzheimer’s; today, the number of people with the disease has soared to nearly 5.4

million. This number is projected to triple by 2050, barring medical breakthroughs.

Of the 5.4 million Americans with Alzheimer's, an estimated 5.2 million people are age 65 and older. The remaining approximately 200,000 are considered to have younger-onset

Alzheimer's.

Some factors that affect this disease:

Physical exercise: Regular physical exercise may help lower the risk of some types of dementia. Evidence suggests exer-cise may directly benefit brain cells by increasing blood and oxygen flow to the brain.

Diet: What you eat may have its greatest impact on brain health through its effect on heart health. The best current evi-

dence suggests that heart-healthy eating patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet, also may help protect the brain. A Mediterra-nean diet includes relatively little red meat and emphasizes whole grains, fruits and vegetables, fish and shellfish, and nuts, olive oil and other healthy fats.

The Alzheimer’s Association has a website that offers a great deal

of information and resources to help both those with the disease

and their caregivers, www.alz.org. Their 24/7 Helpline is 800.272.3900.

The Indiana Chapter has a Champagne and Chocolate Fundraiser scheduled for November 13 in Indianapolis. Visit www.alz.org/indiana/ for more details and for additional information and resources.

Fort Wayne has an office for the Greater Indiana Chapter, located at 6324

Constitution Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, 260.420.5547.

Source, alz.org/Indiana/

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The following classes are offered through the Parks and

Recreation Dept and require registration (with deadlines) at www.fortwayneparks.org. The classes listed will be at Community Center, 233 W. Main Street.

Getting to Know Your Android System (50+) You will learn all about your handy little device. Bring your phone to class. This class is not for Windows phones/tablets or iPhones/iPads. Registration deadlines: November 7 Cost: $32 ($37 after deadlines)

Mondays 11/14-12/19 2:45-4:45pm

LIVE AND LEARN

Community learning opportunities Check out the Community Center for fun and different events, some are on a regular rotation. The following are all held at the Community Center, 233 W. Main St.

For questions, call them at (260)427-6460.

The Allen County Extension Homemakers has a series of learning opportunities. Pre-registration is

required; forms are available at the extension office or online at www.extension.purdue. edu/allen. All

programs will take place at the Allen County Extension Office on the IPFW campus, 4001 Crescent Avenue in Fort Wayne. Vickie Hadley is the contact for questions related to these programs; (260) 481-6826 or TDD –711.

Get Checking Workshop This workshop covers: Intro to Getting a Checking Ac-count up to and including Keys to Successful Money Management; and Credit. Cost: Free.

November 14, 5-9pm

Shopping Events ~ Open to the Public

Crafter’s Corner, Monday—Friday, 9:00am—3:00pm

Craft items, yarn, fabric and other items

Health Events

Hearing Screening, 1st Tuesday monthly, 9-11:15am FREE hearing screenings which take only 15 minutes. Call the Center to schedule your apt. Ages 50+.

Diabetes Screening, 1st Thursday monthly, 9-11am FREE diabetes screenings; no appointments necessary.

Foot Care Clinic Foot Care includes foot soaking, nail trimming, lotion

massages and callus shaving. Call the Center to schedule

your apt. Ages 55+. Cost: $25, payable by check or cash. 1st & 3rd Thursday, monthly 1:00pm-3:30pm 2nd & 4th Thursday, monthly 8:30am-11:30am

Foot & Ankle Screenings Dr Michael Worpell will inspect for various podiatric issues, including bunions, diabetic foot disorders, hammertoes, neuromas, plantar fasciitis and more. No appointments

needed. Here at the Parkview Family YMCA. November 14 9:00am-11:00am

LOCAL EVENTS, Cont’d

Volunteer Opportunities

Embassy Theater

The Embassy Theatre offers many volunteer opportunities including captains, ushers, ticket takers, door and aisle monitors, concessions, committee seats, even fund-raising and pianists/organists.

Go to www.fwembassytheatre.org/volunteer to complete the volunteer form or call 260.424.6287.

Soarin’ Hawk

This non-profit group works to rescue and rehabilitate

hawks, owls and eagles. You can help them in one of many volunteer capacities. You will be trained. Go to volunteer@soarinhawk.org to complete a volunteer interest form and attend the upcoming orientation at the Dupont Public Library, 536 E Dupont Rd, Sat November 19, 1-2pm. Call 260-402-9627 for

questions.

Someone from Soarin’ Hawk will be our speaker for the February 2017 luncheon. We also have scheduled a trip to their facility April 25, 2017! Details will be coming in the New Year!

LOCAL EVENTS Traders Days at the Chief Richardville House

Traditional Miami and regional tribes’ crafts, goods,

and wares for sale, as well as hands-on demonstra-tions and interactive educational programs. Free to the public. 5705 Bluffton Rd. Saturday, Nov5, 10am-5pm Sunday, Nov 6, 12pm-4pm

Festival of Trees

2016 marks the Embassy Theater’s 32nd year of this,

their signature fundraising event. The Embassy:

125 West Jefferson Blvd. Tickets go on sale starting

November 10 and can be purchased online through a

link at fwembassytheatre.org/event or call

260.424.5665 directly through the box office.

See the website for event details.

November 23-30 (Senior Day is Nov 28, 8-10am)

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Instrumental Christmas music at the Embassy, 125 W.

Jefferson Blvd. Tickets $28/$48/$68, call 800-745-3000

or visit Ticketmaster.com.

December 6, 7:30pm

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Historic Fun!

In October, Parkview’s AOA group hosted a trip to the Historic Fort Wayne, named for Mad Anthony Wayne. We had

a great turnout, as there were participants from the Parkview, Jorgensen and Renaissance Point YMCA’s.

There was much to learn about life in the fort and the surrounding

area. The current fort reproduction was designed (and quite state

of the art for its time) by Major John Whistler. Major Whistler’s

grandson, also John, painted “Whistler’s Mother,” making the

painting’s subject the daughter-in-law of Major Whistler.

It was a lovely,

cool Fall day and we were able to enjoy additional information

while eating our yummy Subway sandwiches. We thank Dupont Rd

Subway owner Rick Rutledge for giving our group a discount!

The Recipe below is straight from the Kitchen of Major Whistler.

Enjoy!

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The Fort Entrance

The Storeroom

Gathering in the Parade Grounds

Inspecting an Officer’s bed

The Major’s quarters

The Major’s Dining Room

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Did You

Know…?

ASSOCIATION FUN & LEARNING

FIT AND FUN IN THE FORT Fantasy of Lights 5K Saturday, November 19, assembling at 6:30pm Franke Park. This inaugural event will be illuminated by the “first lighting” of the animated light displays in the park. Runners and walkers will enjoy hot chocolate, snacks and a Fort4Fitness Fantasy of Lights long-sleeve t-shirt. A portion of the registration fee goes to Blue Jacket Inc, whose

mission is to “provide education, training, and opportunities to any disadvantaged person who is striving to earn a second chance at gainful employment.” Online registration and information available at Fort4Fitness.org.

Glenbrook Mall Gift Wrapping

2 shifts of volunteers will gift wrap packages for shoppers at the mall who make a

donation to The Rescue Mission. This will be in an empty retail space across from

Barnes and Noble. Mall location: 4201 Coldwater Rd.

December 24, 9:45am-12:30pm and 12:15pm-3:30pm

Rescue Mission Kitchen

Adults will prepare food for the mission’s Thanksgiving feast, which typically serves

over 3,000 meals that day. Rescue Mission location: 301 W. Superior Street.

November 17, 1:00pm-4:00pm

5-7 volunteers needed; Register by November 16

Treasure House

Help prepare donated items for resale at this community thrift store, a ministry of

the Rescue Mission, in anticipation of the upcoming holiday shopping season. Store

location: 5327 Coldwater Rd (Coldwater Crossing Shopping Center)

October 20, 2016, 1:00pm—3:00pm

One in nine people

age 65 and older

has Alzheimer's

disease.

Regular exercise

can lower the risk

of some types of

dementia.

- Source,

alz.org/indiana

Turkey Trot

Start your Thanksgiving morning right; join us for the 7th annual Turkey Trot event here at the

Parkview Family Y! This walk/run event takes place on the Saloman trail. Each completed lap

earns you a ticket, to be drawn later for prizes. Light refreshments will be available. Registration

begins at 7:30am with an 8am start time. Drawings begin at 8:45am.

Gobble Gobble!

Festival of Gingerbread

Start the Holiday Season off right with a trip to the Fort Wayne History Center and

their annual Festival of Gingerbread! After viewing the various creations of this tasty

medium, feel free to explore the History Center’s many exhibits.

Tuesday, November 29, 2:00pm-4:00pm

Cost: $4 (includes a gingerbread cookie!) Register at the Member Services Desk today! 302 E. Berry Street

Don’t Miss out on any of the below opportunities to volunteer in our community through the Y! Register

at the Front Desk!