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Silver QuillValley Senior Services of Ransom & Sargent Counties
MARCH2016
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Tidbits 2
Nutrition 3
SNAP 4
M e n u 5
Sargent County Info 6
Ransom County Info 7
Rent BackRefunds Page
See contact information on
page 2.
Free - Take One!
Save the Date:Bone Builders Celebration
Friday, April 292:00- 4:00
Watch the April Quill for more details.
Your Local Senior Center is Here for You!
• Slowdown—stopandvisit.
• Doapuzzle,playcards,havecoffee&visit.
• Health&exercise—BoneBuildersTuesday&Thursdays
at10:30am
• Busyontherunorstillworking—callourcooks---theywill
getyouinandoutforanoonmealinnotime.
• Homebound,surgery,or ill—assistivedevices,mealson
wheels,transit.OurResourceSpecialistcangetyouin-
formation.
• Toobusy,don’tliketocook----noonmealsareaperfect
option.
Information & Referral always available
by contacting our office.
ValleySenior Services
PO Box 387Lisbon, ND 58054
Office phone: 683-3131Toll free: 877-857-3743Fax: 701-683-0352
For meals or transportation:
683-3131or877-857-3743Executive Director:Brian ArettValley Senior Services 701-293-1440 or 877-827-1916Resource Specialist:Karleen Wyum (701) 683-3131Administrative Assistant:Shan MeyerRansom Kitchen Staff:Angela Cavett; Cathy Wunderlich; Kendall Groettum; Darlene Dahl; Elise Nylander; Vee Rohn; Nita KitchenSargent Kitchen Staff:Gwen Anderson; Rita Preble; Cheryl Roder; Janet KieferSargent Kitchen Subs:Carolyn Harrison; Marie Colemer; Lois Keifer, Sandra Hanson; Deloris LysneTransportation:Kevin Brummond; David Dick; Cheryl Holmstrom; Lyle Milbrandt; Judy Milbrandt; Charlie Orn; Marlene Hogness; Wilfred Anderson
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Statement of Identification - Silver QuillPublished Monthly by: Valley Senior Services
2801 32nd Ave. S, P.O. Box 2217, Fargo, ND 58108To receive the Silver Quill call 683-3131 or toll free 1-877-857-3743
or e-mail us at: [email protected]
If you are qualified, your rights to receive the services provided by this organization without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap are protected by Federal Law.
If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact:
BrianArett,ValleySeniorServices,
P.O.Box2217,Fargo,ND58108.(701)293-1440.
REMINDER* All meal sites serve noon meal at 12:00* Please call ahead to sign up for dinner so the
cook can plan enough food!
Tidbits• AHUGEthankyoutoallwhodonatedtotheGiving
HeartsDAy!!• March9from11:00-1:00:TawynafromSENDCAA
will be available to answer questions aboutSNAP(Suppletmental NutritionAssistance Program)
• SargentSeniorCouncilmeeting-April14at2:00inForman
• Transportation note: please call the Lisbon of-fice at 1-877-857-3743 or 683-3131 to sched-ule your rides, do not call the drivers at home.
• Reminder: schedule your appointments between10:30a.m.-2:30p.m.forRansombus&Sargentvantransportation.Ransom & Sargent transporta-tion open to the public!
• MealsonWheelsDeliverers-IfyouwouldliketohelpwiththeMealsonWheels(MOW)delivery,pleasecallKarleenorShanat683-3131.
Thank You!Thank you to the following organizations for donating towards a new flash freezer:
Sargent County Museum
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March into Health with Vitamin D
Janet Brown, RD, LRD
IdeallyMarchwillbringmoresunlightandwarmth.AndsunexposureisthebestwaytoincreaseourVitaminDlevels.WhatissospecialaboutVitaminD?
VitaminDhasmanyfunctionsandpossiblehealthbenefits.Itaidsincalciumresorption;whichhelpsmaintainboneandteethandpreventosteoporosis.Itsupportstheimmunesystem,brainandnervoussystem.VitaminDregulatesinsulinlevelsandmayplayaprotectiveroleagainstdiabetes,cancerandmultiplesclerosis.BecauseofalltheprovenandpossiblerolesofVitaminD,itisimportanttopreventadeficiency.Unfortunately,theelderlyareatasignificantriskforVitaminDdeficiency.
HowmuchVitaminDshouldbeconsumed?Forolderadults,600-800IU(InternationalUnits)arerecommendedbytheInstituteofMedicine.Morerecently,therecommendedamountrangesfrom1000-4000IU’s.HowdowemaintainorraiseourlevelsofVitaminD?Onesimplewayissunexposure–therecommendationistositinthesunfor5-10minutes2-3dayseachweek.UsuallynotapossibilityinNorthDakotawintermonths.Luckily,thereareotherwaystogetad-equateVitaminD–dietandsupplementation.
DietarysourcesofVitaminDincludefishoil,fattyfish(salmon,herring,mackerelandsardines)egg,,mushrooms,tunaandfortifiedfoodssuchasmilk,yogurtandbreakfastcereals.WhendietaryVitaminDisinadequateand/orthereisadeficiency,supplementationisneeded.
VitaminDcanbefoundinaregularmultivitaminbutinlimitedquantities(minehas400IU’s);thereforeothersupplementsmaybeadded–thedesirableformofthisvitaminisD3.Ifyouhaveaconfirmeddeficiencybyabloodtest,yourphysicianmayinitiallyprescribehighdosesofVitaminDandthenatherapeuticdosetomaintainasafelevel.
SunlightisbestwayinprovidingourbodieswithVitaminD.Becauseweareunabletogetconsis-tentsunexposurethistimeofyear,trythesedietsuggestions:1)Breakfastcouldincludeseveralofthesefoods:milk,yogurt,breakfastcerealandegg.2)Attempttohavefattyfishforlunchandsupperafewtimesaweek.3)Drink3cupsofmilkperday(provides~100IU’spercup).
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Ransom Sargent Senior Services, a branch of Valley Senior Services, is a non-profit organization serving senior citizens in Ransom and Sargent Counties. Our services include: Home Delivered Meals, Frozen Meals, Community Dining, Transpor-tation, Senior Centers, Outreach Assistance and Medicare Part D assistance. In addition, we distribute a monthly publication - The Silver Quill - detailing current and upcoming events of interest to the senior community. If you would like additional information on our services please contact our office at 683-3131 or 1-877-857-3743.
Your tax deductible contribution to Valley Senior Services of Ransom and Sargent will help us to continue to meet the in-creasing demand for services. Your gift can be mailed to VSS, P.O. Box 387, Lisbon, ND 58054.
Your gift can be designated to *Home Delivered Meals *Congregate Dining * Outreach Assistance *Transportation *Medicare Part D Assistance
Tawnya from SENDCAA will be available to answer questions about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) on Wednesday, March 9th
from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lisbon Senior Center.
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A suggested donation fee of $3.50 for people over 60 and spouse of 60 & over.
$8.00 for all meals for people under 60.
Snap cards are accepted by calling the Lisbon office and talk to Shan or Karleen
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Sargent County Transportation--Open to the public
Rides provided Tuesday through Thursday on request.
Rides provided within the county and surrounding areas - Oakes, Lisbon, Wahpeton, Fargo.
CENTER HIGHLIGHTS
SARGENT COUNTY
Open: Monday-ThursdayMeals:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Forman Center724-3928
Open: Mon-Thur Meals:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program
Gwinner
Call for information about home de-livered meals in the city of Gwinner. Please call if you have a home deliv-ery interest. 683-3131
Rutland Center724-4074
Open Monday-ThursdayMeals:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Congratulations on the tre-mendous face lift!!! Stop by
and check our new look.
Daily - Cards & puzzlesClub meets 2nd Tuesday @ 1:00
Milnor Center427-9327
Open Tuesday-FridayMeals:
Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Cards after lunch; Club meets 3rd Monday of the month at 2:00 p.m.Dec. 8 - 12:00 Medicare Patrol Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program
Cogswell Center724-3024
Sargent County Foot Care 724-3725
Sargent County Food Pantry680-7049
Sargent County VSS Resource Specialist
683-3131VSS Resource Specialist Karleen Wyum will help link you to programs including home delivered meals and transportation to maintain your inde-pendence in your own home.
Please call ahead to sign up for din-
ner so the cook can plan to make enough
food!* All meal sites serve noon meal at 12:00*
CallKarleenorShanfordetails-1-877-857-3743or
683-3131-leaveamessage-Please do not call the driver at
homeScheduleappointmentsfrom
10:30a.m.to2:30p.m.
Open Monday-FridayMeals:
Monday through Friday
Feb. 22 - 2:00 Volunteer OpportunitiesEvery Tuesday - 1:00 Hand & Foot plus Whist cards Every Thursday - van to Lisbon (call Lisbon office to schedule a ride)2nd Wednesday of month - 1:00 Bingo hosted by HEART programEvery Tuesday & Thursday @ 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise ProgramRegular meetings every other month.
Enderlin Center 437-2669
Meals:No meals being served at this time. Anyone needing frozen
meals should call the Lisbon site at 683-3131
Every Wednesday - van to Lisbon (call 877-857-3743 or 683-4295)
Lisbon Center683-4295
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Open Monday-FridayMeals:
Monday-Friday @ 12:00 Noon
March 2 - Golden Rule Day March 4 - Birthday Club March 9 - 11:00-1:00 SNAP infoEvery Monday - 1:00 BingoEvery Tuesday - 1:30 Hand & FootEvery Friday - 1:00 RummyEvery Tuesday & Thursday @ 10:30 - Bone Builders Exercise Program
CENTER HIGHLIGHTS
Ransom County Transportation Open to the public
Call 683-3131 or 1-877-857-3743 and talk to or leave a message for Karleen or Shan
Scheduleappointmentsfrom10:30a.m.to2:30p.m.Please do not call the driver at home to schedule rides.
Sheldon Seniors
No Meals - Call the Lisbon office for frozen meals at
683-3131Potluck 2nd & 4th
Friday of the month Every Monday @ 9:00- Bone Builders Exercise Program
Fort Ransom
Ransom County Foot Care 683-6140
Ransom County Food Pantry701-308-0905
Ransom County VSS Resource
Specialist683-3131
VSS Resource Specialist Kar-leen Wyum will help link you to programs including home deliv-ered meals and transportation to maintain your independence in your own home.
RANSOM COUNTY
Ransom County Van ScheduleHours:Monday-Thursday8:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Monday-Friday:rideswithinthecityofLisbonWednesdays:ridesfromFortRansom&back
Thursdays:ridesfromEnderlin&back
Bus Schedule2nd&4thTuesdayandeveryThursday
*Schedule appointment between 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.*Reserve bus ride by 4:00 p.m. the day before riding
* All meal sites serve noon meal at 12:00*
MemorialsHelen Bjone
Bob PribbenowLeo Thomason (correction)
Valley Senior Services, Inc.P.O. Box 2217Fargo, ND 58108
NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE PAIDFARGO, ND 58102PERMIT NO. 1123
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Rent Refunds AvailableIfyouare65yearsold,ortotallyandperma-nentlydisabled,youmaybeeligibleforarentrefundofpropertytaxcredit.
Rent RefundsYoumaybeeligibletoreceivearentrefundif20%ofyourannualrentexceeds4%ofyourannualincome.Yourincomecannotexceed$42,000fortheyear2015.Arefundcannotexceed$400.Forahusbandandwifelivingtogether,onlyonecanapplyfortherefund.Only the spouse applying for the refundneedstobe65yearsofage.When considering income for both rentrefunds, all sourcesmuch be considered
includingbutnotlimitedtoSocialSecuritybenefits,pensions,salaries,unemploymentbenefits,dividends,interest,profits,etc.Lifeinsuranceproceedsarenotincludedintheact.Medicalexpensesaredeductiblefromincomeifnotcompensatedbyinsuranceorother formsofcompensation.The applica-tions must be filed with the State Tax Com-missioner by May 31st, 2016.
Formoreinformationortorequestanap-plication,calltheStateTaxCommissionerat 1-877-328-7088ext. 6 or our office at701-683-3131ortoll-freeat877-857-3743.