Newsletter: May 2019

OUR MISSION:

To provide opportunities for senior adults to help

maintain and enhance quality of life

A UNITED WAY MEMBER AGENCY

Memorial Day — May 27th

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Rutherford County Senior Center 193 Callahan Koon Rd, Suite 132

Spindale NC 28160 828-287-6409 - 828-287-6415 (fax)

OUR SATELITE NUTRITION SITES:

Ellenboro Bethel Baptist Church 479 Main Street Ellenboro, NC 28040

828-453-8668 Site Manager: Diane Hill Henrietta

First Baptist Church 2736 Harris Henrietta Road Henrietta, NC 28076 828-657-5441 Site Manager: Kay Aldridge

Shingle Hollow Fire Department 2630 Cove Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139

828-287-0960 Site Manager: Joyce Bailey

Happy Older American’s Month! Can you believe that it is May already? Older American’s Month was created in 1963 and the month of May is used to celebrate it. Led by the Admin-istration for Community Living, this annual observation offers the opportunity to learn about, support, and celebrate our nation’s older citizens. This year’s theme is “Connect, Create, Contribute.” “Connect” with friends, family, and services that support participation. “Create” by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment. “Contribute” time, talent, and life experience to benefit others. Communities that encourage the contribu-tions of older adults are stronger! By engaging and supporting all community members, we recognize that older adults play a key role in the vitality of our neighborhoods, networks, and lives. Everyone benefits when everyone can participate. I encourage you to connect, create, and contribute for a stronger and more diverse com-munities now and throughout the year. Hope to see you at the Center soon.

Tammy

WELCOME NEW SHIIP

COUNSELOR—DAVID MAXEY

Help us welcome our newest Volunteer SHIIP Counselor—David Maxey. David completed his Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (“SHIIP”) on-line basic training and received his Certificate of Completion in March. David has been training with Amideus Athougies for the past few months. David lives in Bostic with his lovely wife, Betty Maxey. They have two sons, a granddaughter, and a grandson. They previously lived in the Raleigh area and moved to “small town friendly” because of the surrounding beauty of Western North Carolina. Please join me in welcoming our newest SHIIP volunteer.

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SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR 2019 SENIOR GAMES SPONSORS...

GOLD SPONSOR RHI Legacy Foundation

SILVER SPONSORS: Humana

Rutherford Regional

BRONZE SPONSORS: Kindred At Home

Lifestyle Wellness & Spa Padgett & King Mortuary

COPPER SPONSORS: Affinity Living Group

Tom Ashby Senior Healthcare Solutions Linda Bedow, LMT NC#09888

Chase Lions Club Corbin Bee & Honey Farm

Duffie’s Copiers Consultants, Inc. Freeman’s Excavating

Gilkey Lumber Company Gregory “Go Duke” Goodwin

HST, Inc.—Larry Harris iAuto Collision Center

In Memory of Robert Judd Lilyshire Gardens

Al Lopresti & Amy Lopresti Owens The Mary B Mullen Bible Camp, Inc.

Medicine Box Ulysses D Miller Funeral Services

Moore’s Auto Sales Norville Auction & Real Estate

PNC Bank Senior Life Solutions Town of Ellenboro

White Oak of Rutherfordton Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center

TORCH CLUB:

Fast Way Oil Change Food Lion—Forest City

Forest City Tire Hank Heun

Bill & Maonie Littlejohn Al Urban

REMINDER…...

CLOSING GALA & ATHLETIC AWARDS

CEREMONY FRIDAY, MAY 3

6:00 p.m. All 2019 Senior Game Participants, their family, and friends are invited to attend the 2019 Senior Games Closing Gala and Athlet-ic Sports Awards Ceremony. GAME TIME — “THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG.” Join us WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 at 10:30 a.m. for a fun “ thinking” game of which came firsts. This one is sure to be lots of fun!

“WHAT’S IN YOUR POCKETBOOK” this is a fun game where you never know what item will be requested next...and if you have it in your pocketbook then you score points! Join the fun on THURSDAY, MAY 1 at 10:30

a.m.

BINGO— you guys never seem to get tired of playing BINGO! AFFINITY is sponsoring BINGO for you on THURSDAY, MAY 2 at

1:00 p.m. See you there!

The mission of the QUILTS OF VALOR FOUNDATION is “To cover service mem-bers and veterans touched by war with com-forting and healing quilts of valor.” This ac-tivity meets the first and third Monday each month at the Senior Center and is open to everyone interested in helping make quilts for veterans or donating supplies to make the quilts. You do not have to know how to sew—there is a job for everyone. Join them MONDAY, MAY 6 and 20 from 12:00 noon

to 4:30 p.m.

COMING UP… Silent Cake Auction Fundraiser—May 6—10

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SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Our Motto: Someone to Love, Something to Do, Somewhere to Go

SILENT CAKE AUCTION & FUNDRAISER

MAY 6—10 Help us raise money for to pur-chase new dining room tables and chairs. The final bid for all cakes will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday May 10. The winners announced at 11:15 in dining room. All cakes must be paid for and picked up by 2:00 on Friday, May 10) “SUNDAES ON A MONDAY”— what could be better than this? Join us MONDAY, MAY 6 at 1:00 p.m. for ice cream SUNDAES. Cost is only $1.00. Includes choice of top-ping, whipped cream, and a cherry! Improve your memory and have fun at the same time. Join us WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 at 10:30 a.m. for this month’s “ USE IT OR

LOSE IT.”

Yummy fresh strawberries...what could be better? Join for at 1:00 pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 as we travel to STRAWBERRY HILL for some fresh produce and ice cream. Be sure and sign up on bulletin board if you plan on riding the van.

The PEN PALS will meet THURSDAY, MAY 9 at 10:30 a.m. to write your latest install-ment to your Spindale Elementary pen pal.

Who is ready for a fun and relaxing trip? We will leave the Center at 9:30 a.m. on FRI-DAY, MAY 10 and travel to LAKE LURE for a fun BOAT RIDE. Afterwards you will eat LUNCH at LARKIN’S ON THE LAKE be-fore returning to the Center. Cost is $14 for the boat ride plus you pay for your own lunch. This is sure to be a fun, trip that will make fun memories. If you plan on attend-ing, please sign up on the bulletin board outside Barbara’s office. Seating is limited.

BEGINNER’S LINE DANCE at 5:30 p.m.

PROGRESSED LINE DANCE at 6:00 p.m. ~~~~~~~~

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 at 6:00 p.m.

CLASS TAUGHT BY: TERESA WATSON

(note: Class Cancelled for May 2)

Dancing is a unique form of exercise because it provides the heart healthy benefits of an aerobic workout while also allowing you to engage in a fun social activity! Of all the

physical activities, dancing involves the most mental effort—so your brain is getting

exercise as well! You can join any Thursday night and start

learning and having fun immediately. Teresa will be available at 5:30 to cover the basic

steps. The class starts at 6:00 and beginners continue on with the class—it is just targeted

more at the ones who already know the “basics.” This is also one our “after hours” offerings targeting those seniors who still work or who are tied up during the day.

Teresa has posted instructional videos on a public group Face Book page called

TNT Dance.

REMEMBER ANYONE 55 OR OLDER CAN JOIN THE SENIOR CENTER FOR OUR AC-

TIVITIES

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SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL THE LADIES. Drop by the Conference Room be-tween 9:00—10:00 MONDAY, MAY 13 for “MUFFINS FOR MOMS.” ALL ladies are invited.

MONDAY, MAY 13 from 9:00—11:00 a.m. the ladies from WHITE OAK OF RUTHERFORDTON will be here for BLOOD

PRESSURE CHECKS. No cards will be given out after 10:45.

MONDAY, MAY 13 at 10:00 A.M. THE COLORING CLUB - “COLOR MY WORLD” will meet and get creative coloring beautiful works of art while relaxing and fellowshipping with each other. Markers and pictures are available and everyone is invited to join at any time for this fun, popular activity.

ZUMBA will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the following MONDAYS this month: MAY 13 & 20. Zumba is a fun and energizing way to get a great workout. If you have never tried Zumba please come and join our class. Wavolyn Norville is an excellent instructor who is so patient and makes everyone feel at ease and also makes it a lot of FUN!

The Mall of Georgia offers all the excitement of the big city with a comfortable hometown feel. It is the largest shopping destination in the Southeast. Featuring over 225 of the most exciting retailers in the country, this premium shopping desti-nation also features a unique outdoor shopping village and many exciting dining options. Join us for a fun filled day of shopping and dining at THE MALL OF GEORGIA on TUES-DAY, MAY 14. Cost is $35 and you will travel by commer-cial bus line TRAVEL LYNX. A sign up sheet is posted outside Barbara’s office if you wish to sign up—seats are

limited.

SUSAN HOY, with RUTHERFORD REGIONAL is a frequent speaker on health related topics at the Center. Join her WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 at 10:30 a.m. as she discusses

“BREATHING.”

The Senior Center will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day

REMEMBER TO PRE-REGISTER FOR LUNCH TO ENSURE THAT YOU WILL BE

SERVED

We ask that you pre-

register for lunch by

12:00 noon the day

before you plan to

eat. You can also

pre-register by using

your “MY SENIOR”

card. This will allow

you to pre-register

for several weeks at

a time. If for some

reason you are not

able to come on a

day you have pre-

registered, just call

287-6409 by 9:30 to

cancel.

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SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Our Motto: Someone to Love, Something to Do, Somewhere to Go

Join us for a sweet trip to SWEET FROG on WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 at 1:00 p.m. This is the perfect pick-me-up for those warm after-noons!

GAME TIME: “NAME THAT TUNE w/RODNEY GREENE.” Everyone always enjoys when Rodney stops by to play songs for us to guess and test our musical knowledge. Join us at

10:30 a.m. on THURSDAY, MAY 16.

POPCORN—what is better after lunch but a hot, fresh, buttery popcorn? We will sell pop-corn for the bargain price of 50 cents at 1:00

p.m. on THURSDAY, MAY 16.

It’s that time of year to clean out your closets and join us for the annual TAIL GATE YARD SALE on FRIDAY, MAY 17 from 8:00—11:00 a.m. Everyone must pre-register if they would like a space as a vendor. There is no cost for a space. A sign up sheet will be posted on

the bulletin board outside Barbara’s office or you can call 287-6409. A drawing will be held at lunch on Thursday to determine what space you will be assigned to—you do not have to be present for the space assignment.

The RECIPE CLUB will meet MONDAY, MAY 20 at 10:30 a.m. We are asking everyone to bring their favorite RECIPES THAT USE HAM-BURGER. The sky is the limit with this in-gredient—it is one of American’s favorite meat and very versatile.

ICE CREAM SHOP MONDAY, MAY 20 at 1:00 p.m. Cost is 50 cents per scoop and 10 cents per topping.

The 3rd annual PRIME OF LIFE SENIOR LIFE-STYLE & WELLNESS EVENT “SPRING EVENT” will be held TUESDAY, MAY 21 from 9:00—12:30 at the TRYON INTERNA-TIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTER. Admission is free. There will be health screenings, breakout sessions, exhibits, entertainment, give-a-ways, and prizes. This is a must go even for any senior!

MEET AND EAT will dine at DON’s ITALIAN in SPINDALE on TUESDAY, MAY 21 at 5:15. Be sure to sign up on the list outside Barbara’s office so she knows how many seats to re-serve.

Be here WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 at 10:30 a.m. as THE RLS DREAM TEAM led by Amy Owens presents a special DANCE program. Please come out today and support these dancers as they give us an energetic program that is guar-anteed to get you in a great mood!

The weather has warmed up and PELICAN’S in Forest City is open for the season! We will travel for refreshing sno cones at 1:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, MAY 22. Be sure to sign up on the bulletin board if you want to ride the van as seats are limited, or you can drive and just meet everyone there.

THURSDAY, MAY 23 we will leave the Cen-ter at 10:15 a.m. and travel to ASHEVILLE for a FUN SHOPPING TRIP & LUNCH AT OLIVE GARDEN. You will eat lunch first then travel to the outlet stores. You will return to the Center around 5:00 p.m. Be sure to sign up on the bulletin board outside Barbara’s office if you plan on attending—seating is limited.

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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Our Motto: SOMEONE TO LOVE, SOMETHING TO DO, SOMEWHERE TO GO

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION

BREAKFAST

FRIDAY, MAY 24 8:30—9:30 a.m. (drop in)

The Senior Center would not be able to offer the numerous activities or serve the thousands of meals without the help from our many awe-some volunteers! You might deliver meals, call tables, serve lunch, fold newsletters, help with Senior Games, work at the reception desk, li-brary, or coupon room….TO ALL THESE WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS that give so freely of their time and talents we want to say “THANK YOU” and show our sincere APPRECIATION by inviting you to attend our annual VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST. Please drop by at your con-venience between 8:30—9:30 a.m.

THE SENIOR CENTER AND SATELITE MEAL SITES WILL

BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 27

FOR MEMORIAL DAY

“WHAT’S NEW AT INGLES & IS IT WORTH TRYING OR BUYING?” Leah McGrath will be here TUESDAY, MAY 28 to present this special program at 10:30 a.m. in our dining room. She will even have “samples” for you to try as she discusses some of the new food trends and fad. She also will tell you what you should be looking for on the label and in the list of ingredients. This is a program you will not want to miss! Mark that calendar!!!

TUESDAY, MAY 28 we will have a CORN HOLE DOUBLES TOURNAMENT at 1:00 p.m. If you would like to participate, please sign up on the bulletin board outside Barbara’s office. This is sure to be a fun afternoon!

“DECLUTTERING WITH JANE ARM-STRONG” This is always one of popular classes when Jane stops by and share her vast knowledge on how to simplify and declut-ter out lives! Join her WEDNEDAY, MAY 29 at 10:30 a.m. Her topic is “HOW CAN I KEEP THE MEMORIES ALIVE WITH KEEPING ALL THE KEEPSAKES?” One of the biggest drawbacks of decluttering is getting rid of fami-ly memorabilia. While you want to maintain the family heritage and special keepsakes for gen-erations to come—there has to be a compro-mise because of limited space and downsizing as we get older. Come to today’s class to learn what you can do to keep family memories alive without keeping every artifact!

YUM...YUM! An afternoon run to the PIE SAFE IN FOREST CITY. Join us at 1:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 as we travel to the PIE SAFE for yummy treats. Be sure to sign up on the bulletin board outside Barbara’s office if you plan on attending. The number of seats are limited in the van—or you can meet us there.

A center FAVORITE—CHAIR VOLLEYBALL! Be here at 10:30 a.m. on THURSDAY, MAY 30 and join the fun. The only rule is you have to keep your bottom in the chair at all times!

THE BREAKFAST CLUB will travel to KEN & MARY’S IN SHELBY on FRIDAY, MAY 31 at 8:30 a.m. for fun, fellowship, and a good breakfast! Please sign up on the bulletin board outside Barbara’s office if you plan on at-

tending as van riders are limited to 12.

Join us FRIDAY, MAY 31 at 11:30 a.m. when

we celebrate all MAY BIRTHDAYS.

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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

REMINDER...The Senior Center will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day

SOCK HOP AT THE SENIOR CENTER

FRIDAY, MAY 31

6:00—8:00 p.m.

Admission: $6.00 each (includes a “float”)

Invite a friend or come alone—you are sure to have a fantastic time rocking the night away with DJ PAT NANNEY as he spins all the “golden oldies” to let you be-bop the

night away.

We will have DOOR PRIZES, a special TWIST CONTEST, and

PRIZES for the BEST “50’s” DRESSED MAN AND WOMAN

ATTENTION

COMING SOON….

The Senior Center will have

custom t-shirts available for

purchase.

Wearing one of these t-shirts

will be a great way to show

your pride for your Center.

Stay tuned for more

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RED HOT CHILI-STEPPERS WALKING MINUTES:

Judy Baguskis 1,540 minutes walked

June Green 935 minutes walked

Rickey Green 880 minutes walked

Annabelle Smith 340 minutes walked

Nan Thompson 470 minutes walked

AARP TAX PREPARATION FOUNDA-

TION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The AARP Tax Preparation Foundation pre-pares taxes for anyone—but with a special at-tention toward the older or low-income You can make a BIG difference in someone else’s life…. How? By becoming a volunteer with the AARP Tax Preparation Foundation. We need volunteers for next tax season to work at the Senior Center. If you are interested in vol-unteering or would like information, please

contact Tammy Aldridge 828-287-6411.

MEALS ON WHEELS..

The Meals on Wheels Program (MOW) provides a hot meal each weekday to homebound seniors, age 60 or older, who are unable to shop and pre-pare a well-balanced meal for themselves. The meals are designed to increase health and well-ness, allowing seniors to remain independent in their own homes, reducing premature placement in nursing and assisted living facilities. You can complete an online applications to apply for Meals on Wheels on our Rutherford County NC Senior Center webpage or call 828-287-

6409 for more information.

https://www.rutherfordcountync.gov/departments/

senior_center/index.php

“NO SHOW” FEES FOR TRIPS: PLEASE MAKE SURE IF YOU SIGN UP FOR AN ACTIVITY, CRAFT, AND ESPECIALLY A

TRIP THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICI-PATE—OR YOU LET US KNOW IN A TIMELY

MANNER THAT YOU NEED TO CANCEL. WHEN YOU ARE A “NO SHOW” FOR A TRIP,

THE CENTER IS CHARGED A $10 “NO SHOW” FEE.

MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older

Americans Month. We are pleased to announce the 2019 theme, Connect, Create, Contribute, which encourages older adults

and their communities to:

Connect with friends, family, and services

that support participation.

Create by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal

enrichment.

Contribute time, talent, and life experience

to benefit others.

Communities that encourage the contribu-tions of older adults are stronger! By

engaging and supporting all community mem-bers, we recognize that older adults play a

key role in the vitality of our neighborhoods,

networks, and lives.

Everyone benefits when everyone can partici-pate. We encourage you to connect, create,

and contribute for stronger and more diverse

communities now and throughout the year.

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SHIIP or the Senior Health Insurance

Information Program is a consumer in-

formation division of the North Carolina

Department of Insurance that provides

free, unbiased counseling about Medicare

not just to seniors, but also to people on

Medicare due to disability. They assist

with questions about your health insurance

options, Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medi-

care supplements, Medicare Advantage

and long term care insurance. SHIIP also

helps people recognize and prevent Medi-

care billing errors and possible fraud and

abuse through the NC Senior Medicare

Patrol program.

For free, unbiased counseling and to

answer questions you may have about

Medicare or the LIS Program, call Ruth-

erford County Senior Center at 287-

6409 and schedule an appointment with

our trained SHIIP counselor – or contact

SHIIP direct at 1-855-408-1212 or

www.ncshiip.com.

Prescription Drug Assistance for Low-Income

Medicare Beneficiaries

The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as Extra

Help, assists qualified Medicare beneficiaries with out-of-pocket

expenses associated with Medicare Part D/prescription drugs.

To qualify for Extra Help, a Medicare beneficiary must meet cer-

tain income, resource and asset level requirements. The income

and asset limits for Extra Help are: $1,581/per month with as-

sets up to $14,390 if you are single; and $2,134/per month with

assets up to $28,720 if you are a married couple living together.

This includes your monthly earnings, Social Security and Veter-

ans' benefits, disability payments, cash contributions, retirements

and pensions. Resources and assets include the value of items

you own, cash, stocks, bonds, retirement accounts, the value of a

second car, boats and any real property that is not the primary

residence and does not produce income. Depending on your in-

come and asset levels and the Part D plan you choose, you may

have either a reduced premium or no premium; your deductible

may be covered or lowered; and your prescription copayments

will be very small – from $3.40 for a generic drug and up to $8.50

for a brand-name drug. But perhaps the two biggest benefits to

any amount of Extra Help/LIS assistance will be the elimination of

a Part D coverage gap, also known as the “donut hole,” and the

opportunity to change Prescription Drug Plans. Call Rutherford

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Recipe Page Grape Salad Ingredients

2 lb. red grapes

2 lb. green grapes

8 oz. cream cheese— softened

8 oz. sour cream

2 tsp. vanilla flavoring

1/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Pull grapes from stems, wash and drain.

Mix together sour cream, cream cheese, white sugar and vanilla with mixer

Fold grapes and this mixture together and

place into a 9X13 dish.

Mix together brown sugar and pecans.

Sprinkle on top of grapes and refrigerate overnight.

Submitted by: Mary Street (food service supervisor)

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SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS:

Judy Baguskis; Jim Cole (Chair); Leon Godlock; Wanda Harris;

Lamar Hewitt (Co-Chair); Sue Leslie; Sylvester McDowell; Bill Morgan;

Sybil Walker; Ex Officio: Steve Garrison & Alan Toney

SENIOR CENTER FULL - TIME STAFF:

Tammy Aldridge, Director

Debbie Conard, Administrative Specialist/Transportation

Frank Ensley, Custodian

Barbara Hill, Program Manager/Senior Games

Michelle Smith, Nutrition Program Coordinator/Home Delivered Meals

Mary Street, Food Service Supervisor

Susan Toney, Food Service Assistant

SENIOR CENTER PART -TIME STAFF:

Senior Center Nutrition Site Manager – Mollee Soirez Satellite Nutrition Site Managers –

Kay Aldridge (Henrietta); Joyce Bailey (Shingle Hollow); Diane Hill (Ellenboro)

Meal Delivery: Ron Atchley, Mike Carpenter, Alex Goodman, Charles Hill, George Hooper

Title V Food Service/Custodian - Dan Arrowood, Brenda Littlejohn, Regina Patterson

Data Entry – Sarah Champion

Assistant Activity Coordinator—Brianna Watson

Nutrition Assistant - Sandy White

Rutherford County

Senior Center

193 Callahan Koon Rd

Ste. 132

Spindale NC 28160

Phone: 828-287-6409

Fax: 828-287-6415

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