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THE NASH NEWS Staff Directory

Ashley Winstead

Senior Services Director

Morgan Doughtie

Senior Center Supervisor

Sandy Richardson

Program Specialist II

Wendy Perry

Senior Services Supervisor

Tamika Hill

Senior Services Coordinator

Sherry Leonard

Accounting/Admin Specialist

Delois Burruss

Dollie Parker

Senior Center Support Staff

Southern Nash Senior Center

Allison Barrett


Merredith Bulluck

Senior Center Support Specialist

Haley Long

Program Specialist

Nash County Senior Center 103 N. Alston Street ~ Nashville, NC 27856

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm ~ Contact Us: 252-459-7681

Know Your W’s!

Nash County COVID cases continues to grow in numbers every day. Nash County Health

Department continues to ask county citizens to practice preventative and safety

measures that will help prevent the spread of the virus.

If you leave home, know your W’s:

-Wear a cloth face covering if you are with others.

-Wait 6 feet apart. Avoid close contact.

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SENIOR CENTER INFORMATION

Masks

Masks are required in all Nash County

buildings. Masks must be worn properly

covering the mouth and nose at all times.

Participants do not have to wear a mask while actively participating in a fitness

class or while using the fitness equipment.

When visiting, playing cards, playing pool,

or being in the senior center in general it

will be required that you wear the mask. Staff will be required to wear a mask as

well, unless in their office.

Socializing

We want you to socialize with friends while you are here. Please feel free to sit and

chat, but make sure to maintain social

distancing.

Appointments

We will no longer require appointments for

the usage of the Fitness Room or Billiards

Area. All we ask is that individuals be

mindful of the number of people in the space at one time. Our card groups have

been assigned a card time and registration

is no longer required. Please view the

calendar for when your card group is able

to play.

Anyone who is interested in

participating in activities or special

programs will have to sign up for the

program beforehand. We are requiring pre-registration to make sure we have

adequate space and avoid overcrowding in

the Large Activity Room and smaller rooms

throughout the senior center.

Call us at (252) 459-7681 or visit the front desk to register for any of our programs,

classes, and services.

How to Join The NASH Membership is FREE!

Eligible participants must be: 60 years of age or older; the spouse of someone 60 or older; or a caregiver for someone 60 or older. Whether you’re interested in travel, fitness programs, Bingo, cards, crafts, or one of our many social and educational programs, you’re bound to find something you'll love!

Gifting and Donations You Make the Difference!

The NASH is overseen by the Nash County Recreation and Senior Services Department which provides programs and services to enhance the lives of older adults. These programs and services are made possible through county funding, state and federal grants, and private funding sources. Private gifts and donations play a critical role in creating new services and in supporting existing ones. Contributions for memorials and other monetary donations are accepted and appreciated. Please contact Morgan Doughtie at (252) 462-2730 for more information on gifting and donations.

Please bring the correct change!

When registering for classes or programs that require payment, please bring the correct

amount if you are paying with cash. You are welcome to write a check. Checks should be made payable to Nash County. Please note

that for socials, if you are unable to attend, it will be up to you to find someone to take

your place. No refunds.

Thank you!

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Center Closings

The Nash and Southern Nash Senior Center will be closed on the following days:

Veterans Day ~ November 11, 2021

Thanksgiving ~ November 25-26, 2021

Christmas ~ December 23-27, 2021

New Years Holiday ~ December 31, 2021

ANNOUCEMENTS

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment

The 2021 Medicare Part D open enrollment period begins October 15th and runs through December 7th. This is your opportunity to review your Part D plan choices and compare current plans to new ones in order to maximize your savings. A SHIIP volunteer can assist you in finding a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan that meets your needs. Due to COVID-19 The Nash County Senior Center & Southern Nash Senior Center will have appointments available, however, they are over the phone only. Please note that some information may be asked to be provided before your scheduled appointment time. To schedule, an appointment call the Nash County Senior Center at (252) 459-7681.

Thank You Volunteers!

Nash County Recreation and Senior Services Department would like to say thank you and recognize the hard work and dedication of each one of our Home Delivered Meals Volunteers who have continued to deliver a hot meal to our homebound seniors throughout the pandemic. Our volunteers are the heart of our organization and without their commitment to our clients, we would not have been able to continue operating without interruption.

Stockings for Seniors Help Spread Some Holiday Cheer!

Nash County Senior Services is sponsoring its annual Stockings for Seniors program. The goal of this program is to provide Christmas stockings filled with various items to seniors in Nash County. We are in need of donations and help from the community in order to make this happen. Suggested items include: gift cards, travel size toiletry items, socks, snack items, hats, scarves, and any other small gift items. Donations will be accepted Nov. 1st through Nov. 30th. Monetary donations will also be accepted and will go towards the purchase of stocking items.

If you would like to receive a stocking or for more information about this program, please call us at (252) 459-7681. Applications will be accepted Nov. 1st through Nov. 30th.

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FITNESS CLASSES

Step it Up

Did you know that walking once per day can change your body in many positive ways? Walking can improve memory, drop blood pressure, and increase energy. Come out and join

us for video walking aerobics.

Date/Time: Monday, Wednesday & Fridays

Time: 8:15am-9:15am

Location: Large Activity Room

***Pre-registration is NOT required**

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is an ancient, health enhancing exercise whose benefits include relief from arthritis, stronger immune system, improved circulatory function, and

increased stamina. Cost is $3.00 per class. Payment to be made to instructor day of.

Date/Time: Mon & Thurs at 9:30am Location: Large Activity Room Instructor: Howard Tang


Exercise to the Beat

Cardio Drumming can help improve your coordination, ability to focus and works on strengthening muscles like your arms and core. Due to popular demand, we will now offer this class twice a week. One class will be slower and geared more towards low-impact exercise, while the other class will be higher intensity and fast pace. Each class is limited to the first 15 people who register.

Days: Tuesdays at 1pm (Low Impact)

Thursdays at 11am (High Impact)


Instructor: Sandy Richardson

Pre-registration is required for each class.

Body Craze

Join us for this fun low impact but higher intensity workout. Designed to raise your heart rate, improve strength and focus on

proper movement throughout exercise to improve overall functional movements.

Days: Tuesdays at 9am


Instructor: Catherine Jackson


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Yoga

You're never too old to reap the rewards of yoga. Join us for this new and safe way to enhance your physical health and overall wellness by stretching, breathing and meditation. Yoga can help form greater flexibility and

improve balance. Cost is $3.00 per class. Payments to be made to senior center staff day of class.

Days: Fridays at 9am


Instructor: Catherine Jackson


Call us at (252) 459-7681 or visit the front desk to register for any of our programs, classes and

services.

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SOCIALS Fall Spaghetti Social

Join us for spaghetti, tossed salad, and dessert! This special program is just $5.00 and

payment should be made on the day you register. Please bring exact change. Seats are limited to the first 40 people.

Date/Time: Fri, Oct 8th at 11:30am Location: Large Activity Room Registration Deadline: Mon, Oct 4th If you are unable to attend, it will be up to you to find someone to take your place. No refunds.

Friendsgiving Luncheon

Join us for a Friendsgiving Luncheon with your Nash Senior Center Family as we celebrate the many blessings that we have been given. This special program is just $5.00 and payment should be made

on the day you register. Please bring exact change. Seats are limited to the first 40 people.

Date/Time: Wed, Nov 17th at 11:30am Location: Large Activity Room Registration Deadline: Wed, Nov 10th If you are unable to attend, it will be up to you to find someone to take your place. No refunds.

Christmas Holiday Celebration

Come and enjoy great food and entertainment as we celebrate the season. Meal tickets are $8.00 per person and will be

available for purchase at the front desk beginning Nov 15th. Seats are limited to the first 40 people.

Date/Time: Wed, Dec 15th at 11:30am Location: Large Activity Room Ticket Sales: Nov 15th-Dec 3rd. If you are unable to attend, it will be up to you to find someone to take your place. No refunds.

CRAFTS

Pizza Pan Craft

With just a pizza pan and creativity you can make the perfect addition to your home this holiday. Price of class is $5.00 and is to be paid on the day of the class. Class is limited to the first 10 people who register.

Date/Time: Mon, Nov 15th from 2pm-4pm


Registration Deadline: Wed, Nov 10th

Fall Wreath Making

Lets decorate your front door this fall by creating a beautiful fall mesh wreath. Price of class is $5.00 and is to be paid on the day of the class. Class is limited to the first 10 people who register.

Date/Time: Mon, Oct 18th from 2pm-4pm


Registration Deadline: Wed, Oct 13th

Christmas Ornament

Join us as we make our own Christmas Tree Ornament! This could make the perfect gift for someone special or you can adorn your tree this winter. Price of class is $5.00 and is to be paid on the day of the class. Class is limited to the first 10 people who register.

Date/Time: Mon, Dec 6th from 2pm-4pm


Registration Deadline: Wed, Dec 1st

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Color My World

Do you like to color? Are you looking for a way to clear your mind while socializing with friends? Join us as we sit and

color. Coloring can be relaxing, calming and helps lower stress and anxiety.

Date/Time: Every 2nd & 4th Monday 2pm

Where: The Library of The NASH

**Pre-registration is required**

Chair Volleyball

Chair Volleyball is great for upper body mobility and joint flexibility. It enhances your muscle tone, reflexes, and hand-to-eye

coordination. Come out and get ready to find a fun way to exercise!

Date/Time: Every Friday at 11am

Where: The Large Activity Room

**Pre-registration is not required**

Brain Teasers Do you like brain teasers? Do you like puzzles, hidden pictures, word searches, matching games, think fast, I spy, mazes or word

scrambles? Join us for games to keep your brain alive and thinking. Exercising the brain is just as important as exercising the body!

Date/Time: Wed, Oct 13th at 11am

Wed, Nov 10th at 11am

Wed, Dec 8th at 11am

Where: Room 112


ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES

Computer Classes

All computer classes are offered through a partnership with Nash Community College. Class will be limited to 6 people per class and you must register beforehand. Sign up for all classes by calling (252) 459-7681.

Document Prep

11/09/21-12/16/21 T,W,Th 9am-12pm

Microsoft IT Academy Certification

11/09/21-12/16/21 T,W,Th 1pm-4pm

Pet Therapy

Join Rae & her furry loving friend Forrest the dog at the Senior Center as we learn the differences between therapy dogs, service dogs and emotional support dogs.

Date/Time: Wed, Oct 27th at 1pm

Where: Room 112


Taking Control of Your Health

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle may not be as hard as you think. In fact, a well-rounded lifestyle really comes down to the basics. Lets do it together. Join us in our Taking Charge of your Health Challenge. Join a group of individuals who will help keep you on track and will guide you through the process of being healthy! You will be given all the resources needed to complete this challenge.

Date/Time: Oct 11th & 25th 10am

Nov 8th & 22nd 10am

Dec 13th at 10am

Where: Room 112


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RESOURCES & INFORMATION

Foot Care Clinic

The Nash County Senior Center offers the Foot Care Clinic on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month from 9am to 12pm. Basic toe nail trimming and foot care is provided by a registered nurse. This service is available for seniors age 60 years and older for $25.00 per visit. To receive more information or to schedule an appointment, call (252) 459-7681.

Legal Aid

Legal Aid of NC is available at the Senior Center to provide free, civil legal services to low-income residents. Legal Aid of NC will now schedule the appointments and pass the information along to the Nash County Senior Center. Please contact Legal Aid of NC directly at 1-877-579-7562 to schedule your appointment.

Caregiver Support Group

Are you a family member caring for a loved one? Please join us as we provide a safe and open space for caregivers. This group meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month. For more information, please contact Wendy Perry, Senior Services Supervisor. Wendy is located through the computer lab or at 252-459-1691.

Home Delivered Meals

The Home Delivered Meals Program is always

in need of volunteers to help deliver hot

meals to homebound senior citizens who live

in Nash County. Are you interested in giving

back? This is the perfect opportunity. Please contact Tamika Hill, Senior Services

Coordinator, for more information. 252-459-

1367.

How Can I Use the Fitness Room?

The NASH has an on-site Fitness Room complete with treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical machines, and other fitness equipment. Are you interested in joining The NASH and using our fitness equipment? All you have to do is follow a few simple steps.

1. Become a registered member of The NASH.

2. Have a signed Medical Clearance Form from your Doctor. This form can be found at the front desk.

3. Once you have a signed Medical Clearance form from your doctor, you will have to complete a quick fitness orientation with a staff members as they safely teach you how to use all the equipment.

Visit the front desk for more information or call us at 252-459-7681.

Chair Volleyball League

Nash County Senior Services is partnering

with our Nash County Recreation family to form our first ever Chair Volleyball League.

This league will provide the opportunity for

you to get involved in a more competitive

nature and play against other older adults

throughout Nash County. Those who are interested in playing in the chair volleyball

league can sign up individually to be placed

on a team, or you can bring your own team.

Games will be held at The NASH and

Southern Nash Senior Center. An interest meeting will be held on October 1st and

15th at 11am. During the interest meeting,

you will learn about the basics of chair

volleyball, how the league will be run, how to register, and other information associated

with this new sport.

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SOUTHERN NASH SENIOR CENTER

The Southern Nash Senior Center

Located in Bailey, NC, this addition to the Senior Services Division provides multiple opportunities for recreation and education. With both indoor and outdoor meeting areas, this center provides a space for craft classes, educational programs, computers, pool tables and has a large fitness facility. If you are in the southern part of the county, we highly encourage you to stop by and visit. Eligible participants must be: 60 years of age or older; the spouse of someone 60 or older; or a caregiver for someone 60 or older.

Location: 8180 Stoney Hill Church Road

Bailey, NC 27807

Phone: 252-235-4303

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Southern Nash Senior Center Staff

Allison Barrett


Merredith Bulluck

Senior Center Support Specialist

Haley Long

Program Specialist

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1

8:15am Step it Up 9am Samba 9am Yoga $ 11am Chair V-Ball & Interest Meeting 1pm Bridge

4 8:15am Step it Up 9am Samba 9am Hand & Foot 9am Foot Clinic $ 9:30am Tai-Chi $

5 9am Body Craze 11am Pinochle 1pm Exercise to the Beat (Low) 9am & 1pm Computer Class

6 8:15am Step it Up 9am & 1pm Computer Class

7 9am Hand & Foot 9:30am Tai-Chi $ 11am Pinochle 11am Exercise to the Beat (High) 9am & 1pm Computer Class

8 9am Samba 11:30am Spaghetti Social $ 1pm Bridge

11 8:15am Step it Up 9am Samba 9am Hand & Foot 9:30am Tai-Chi $ 10am Taking Charge of Your Health 2pm Color My World


13 8:15am Step it Up 11am Brain Teaser 9am & 1pm Computer Class


15 8:15am Step it Up 9am Samba 9am Yoga $ 11am Chair V-Ball & Interest Meeting 1pm Bridge

18 8:15am Step it Up 9am Samba 9am Hand & Foot 9am Foot Clinic $ 9:30am Tai-Chi $ 2pm Fall Wreath Class $

19 9am Body Craze 11am Pinochle 1pm Exercise to the Beat (Low) 3pm Support Group 9am & 1pm Computer Class



22 8:15am Step it Up 9am Samba 9am Yoga $ 11am Chair V-Ball 1pm Bridge



27 8:15am Step it Up 1pm Pet Therapy 9am & 1pm Computer Class



October 2021

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 8:15am Step it Up 9am Samba 9am Hand & Foot 9am Foot Clinic $ 9:30am Tai-Chi $

2 9am Body Craze 11am Pinochle 1pm Exercise to the Beat (Low)

3 8:15am Step it Up

4 9am Hand & Foot 9:30am Tai-Chi $ 11am Pinochle 11am Exercise to the Beat (High)





11

Veterans Day

Holiday


15 8:15am Step it Up 9am Samba 9am Hand & Foot 9am Foot Clinic $ 9:30am Tai-Chi $ 2pm Pizza Pan Craft $

16 9am Body Craze 11am Pinochle 1pm Exercise to the Beat (Low) 3pm Support Group 9am & 1pm Computer Class

17 11:30am Friendsgiving Program $ 9am & 1pm Computer Class





24 8:15am Step it Up

25

Thanksgiving Holiday

26

Thanksgiving Holiday

29 8:15am Step it Up 9am Samba 9am Hand & Foot 9:30am Tai-Chi $


November 2021

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday




6 8:15am Step it Up 9am Samba 9am Hand & Foot 9am Foot Clinic $ 9:30am Tai-Chi $ 2pm Christmas Ornament Craft $







15 11:30am Christmas Social $ 9am & 1pm Computer Class



20 8:15am Step it Up 9am Samba 9am Hand & Foot 9:30am Tai-Chi $

21 9am Body Craze 11am Pinochle 1pm Exercise to the Beat (Low) 3pm Support Group


23

Christmas Holiday

24

Christmas Holiday

27

Christmas Holiday



30 9am Hand & Foot 9:30am Tai-Chi $ 11am Pinochle 11am Exercise to the Beat (High)

31

New Years

Holiday

December 2021

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