Newsletter: September 2018

OUR MISSION:

To provide opportunities for senior adults to help main-

tain and enhance quality of life

A UNITED WAY MEMBER AGENCY

Look For Fun Activities

and Events Inside... COME AND HAVE FUN WITH US AT THE SENIOR CENTER IN SEPTEMBER & HELP CELEBRATE NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER

MONTH — “SENIOR CENTERS BUILDING MOMENTUM!”

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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

A WORD FROM OUR DIRECTOR—

TAMMY ALDRIDGE

The dictionary defines a volunteer as “a person

who does something, especially helping other peo-

ple, willingly and without being forced or paid to do

it.” The Senior Center is very blessed with many

dedicated volunteers who help us each day deliver

Meals on Wheels, serve lunch, teach a class, water

plants, and do “whatever task” that is necessary to

help carry out our mission of “providing opportuni-

ties for senior adults to help maintain and enhance

quality of life.”

The Senior Center appreciates ALL of our volun-

teers! As a way to give a special “shout out” to the

volunteers who go the “extra mile” we have added

a new feature in the newsletter where we

“spotlight” them. We will include this new feature

several times throughout the year— so get ready

volunteers, you might be the next one who is in the

“spotlight!”

In conclusion, we again want to say a big THANK

YOU to ALL of our volunteers who assist us each

and every day in both big and small ways! Join me

and the entire staff in congratulating Bill Morgan as

we recognize him for all the countless ways he

gives back to our Center.

Tammy

This month we spotlight a very special volunteer

at the Senior Center— Bill Morgan. Bill began vol-

unteering at the front desk in January 2018 and

has worked countless afternoon shifts, especially

during this past year’s tax season. He also volun-

teers to serve lunch several times each week, and

helps each month with the Commodity Supple-

mental Food Program. He recently was voted onto

the Senior Center’s Advisory Committee Board.

Bill often visits senior center participants when

they are in the hospital or a nursing home. In ad-

dition, he has become the Center’s personal

“handy man” - from assembling a new sign stand

to recently putting new tips on all the billiard

sticks. Bill is an “all around good asset” to have

around! Join the Senior Center staff in congratu-

lating Bill for this honor and thanking him for all

the hours he has given to help make our Senior

Center the Center of Excellence that it is!

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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER MONTH

2018 Theme is: “Senior Centers Building Momentum!”

September is Senior Center Month. This year’s theme is “Senior Centers Building Momentum!” This theme was chosen to highlight how senior centers build momentum for aging well in their communi-ties. This year, senior centers celebrate their 75th anniversary. Just as older adults build on their

experiences and lessons learned to create a rich life, senior center professionals are building on les-sons learned from 75 years of experience and wisdom. We now know the research and importance behind connecting older adults with others, and that making friends matter; that learning new lan-

guages and skills and exercising helps care for your body. That giving back at the senior center and within the community fosters purpose and a more meaningful life, and that as long as each of us lives, we want to continue growing to be the most we can be. This year, celebrate the many ways

your senior center build momentum for people’s health, economic security, and independence. The entire staff of the Rutherford County Senior Center strive to make all of these things possible for you.

It is our mission to be the best senior center professionals that we can be!

SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS

September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Join Gary Walker on TUESDAY, SEP-TEMBER 4 at 10:30 a.m. to talk about CHO-LESTEROL. He will discuss foods that help lower your cholesterol and how lifestyle choices help you reach personal cholesterol goals.

Would you like to learn more about volunteering at Hospice? Be here TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 at 11:20 a.m. as Katie highlights some of the volunteer opportunities available.

“DECLUTTERING WITH JANE ARM-STRONG” has become a favorite with many of the seniors. Jane will be back with us WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 at 10:30 to help you learn more about decluttering and or-ganizing your home. She is an expert at help-ing you get started and motivated.

Join us THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 at 10:30 a.m. for “NAME THAT TUNE” WITH PAT NANNEY. Games are always a Senior Center favorite! Pat will play some “oldies but goodies” and other familiar tunes to see who can guess the name of the song the quickest. This is one you will not want to miss!

BINGO...the center’s all time favorite! Be here THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 at 1:00 p.m. Today’s Bingo is sponsored by Willow Ridge Rehabilitation.

The Breakfast Club will travel to ABEL’S in MORGANTON on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 at 8:30 a.m. Van riders are limited to the first 11 who sign up on the bulletin board outside Barbara’s office. Cost $1.

BINGO..again yeah! Join us FRIDAY, SEP-TEMBER 7 at 1:00 pm. We will play “ Red, White, & Blue” Bingo in recognition of Labor Day earlier this week.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9 IS GRANDPARENT’S DAY. To honor all the Center’s grand-parents we will be giving out “GRAHAM’S” FOR GRAND-PARENTS from 9:00—10:00 A.M. IN THE CONFERENCE

ROOM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. All grandparents drop by and pick up a sweet treat for being “GRAND” Grandparents!

THE SENIOR CENTER & ALL THE NUTRITION SITES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

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SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

YOGA CLASSES WILL BE CANCELLED THE FOLLOWING TUESDAYS: SEPTEMBER 11, 18, & 25

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 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, SEPTEMBER 10 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.

ZUMBA will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the follow-ing MONDAYS this month: SEPTEMBER 10, 17, 24. 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 is an excellent instructor who is so patient and makes everyone feel at ease and also makes it a lot of FUN! Many thanks to Wavolyn for her years of volunteering to teach this class at no charge to the seniors.

Back by popular demand! CASSIE HALLMAN will be here TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 for SIP & PAINT at 9:30 a.m. This month Cassie will be demonstrating painting on wine bottles. If you would like to participate please sign up on the bulletin board outside Barbara’s office—class is limited to the first 10 who sign up. This class is sponsored by Kindred at Home at no charge for the senior—so be sure and thank them for their sponsorship. Also, you must be in the class at 9:30 sharp.

Join us TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT 1:00 p.m. for CRAFTING WITH JEAN ALLER. Jean will be demonstrating and assisting crafters in making a beautiful wreath. The cost for this class is $7 which includes the wreath frame, mesh, pipe cleaners. You will need to bring your own sewing scissors, wire cutters, and ruler. If you would like to participate please sign up on the bulletin board outside Barbara’s office. The class is limited to the first 15 who sign up.

Join the RED HOT CHILI STEPPERS on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 at 9:30 a.m. as they travel to the Purple Marlin Walking Trail in Rutherfordton to get in their “steps.” You will be returning before lunch, and everyone is welcome to come and join this fun walk. If you would like to ride in the Senior Center van, please sign up on the bulletin board outside Barbara’s office. There is a limit of 11 riders and there is no cost.

Just in time to spruce up that fall wardrobe. Join us WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 at 12:45 p.m. for a fun afternoon SHOPPING TRIP TO HAMRICK’S. It is Bus Week so that means even more savings for you. If you would like to go please sign up on the bulletin board outside Barbara’s office. The cost is only $1. After shop-ping we will stop for ice cream before returning to the Senior Center by 5:00.

The PRIME OF LIFE FESTIVAL will be held THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 from 9:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. at THE FOUNDATION on the ICC

campus.

September is National Rice Month. The RECIPE CLUB will meet SEPTEMBER 17 at 10:30 a.m. We are asking everyone to bring their favorite recipes that use rice as an ingredient. It could be any recipe from rice pudding, casseroles, soups—the list is endless! Also, please only bring recipes that you have actually “made” and determined that they are a “keeper” and worth making again. The group likes to know and share how a recipe is actually used.

The mission of the QUILTS OF VALOR FOUN-DATION is “To cover service members and veter-ans touched by war with comforting and healing quilts of valor.” This activity 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 eve-ryone. Join them Monday, September 17 from

12:00 noon to 4:30 p.m.

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SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Get it while it’s HOT! Join us MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 at 1:00 p.m. for fresh, delicious POPCORN. A great value at only 50 cents/bag.

Knee pain is undoubtedly one of the most common is-sues and is usually caused by a defect in the bony struc-ture of the knee joint and cap. The pain in the knee leads to intense pain in the joints, and difficulties in walk-ing. It makes common activities like walking, running, and bending the legs difficult and painful. The treatment of knee pain depends on the underlying cause. Join CAROLINA CHIROPRACTIC on TUESDAY, SEPTEM-BER 18 at 10:30 a.m. and find out more about knee pain and the possible causes.

MEET & EAT is always a good time to socialize and have a great meal with others. Join everyone at GREG-ORY’S in RUTHERFORDTON on TUESDAY, SEPTEM-BER 18 at 5:15. If you plan on attending please sign up on the bulletin board outside Barbara’s office so the appropriate numbers of seats can be reserved.

It’s a brand new school year! We are asking that all the 2018-2019 PEN PALS please be here for this first important meeting of the new school year. This is a (school) year long commitment so be sure that you will be able to correspond with your

pen pal on a monthly basis for the entire school year. Join us WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 at 10:30 a.m. and you will write your first install-ment to your brand new pal for this year.

Who is up for a fun afternoon trip? Join us WEDNES-DAY, SEPTEMBER 19 at 1:00 p.m. As we travel to STRAWBERRY HILL for some of their delicious home-made ice cream and fresh produce. If you plan on going, please sign up on the bulletin board outside Bar-bara’s office. Cost is $1 and van riders are limited to the first 11 who sign up.

SEPTEMBER 22—28 IS FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK

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

Join us THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 at 10:30 a.m. for a special program on HOME SAFETY & FALL PREVENTION presented by Matthew Maynard, Occupational Therapist with the Veter-an’s Administration Office. Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unin-tentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adult’s quality of life and independence. Join us today for this important and informative topic as Matthew discusses home safety, medications awareness, and other ways of preventing falls.

LIVE IN CONCERT—SHELLEM CLINE THURS-DAY, SEPTEMBER 20 at 1:00 p.m. (see flyer

next page) Cost is only $3 per person and eve-ryone is welcome to attend. Shellem is a na-tional award-winning artist that loves to put smiles on the faces of all in the audience. He was an Activity Director at a Nursing Facility and in 2015 he embarked on a full time music career. His show features inspirational, gospel classics and positive country music along with family friendly comedy both musical and stand-up. He has won numerous awards within the Inspirational Country field, and is also a songwriter. You will not want to miss this one!

Join us MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 at 1:00 p.m .for “SUNDAE ON A MONDAY.” We will be selling delicious Ice Cream Sundaes on for the bargain price of $1.50 each. Flavors available include: chocolate sundaes, strawberry sundaes, and pineapple sundaes.

Dehydration can be a serious condition that can lead to problems ranging from swollen feet, headaches to life-threatening illnesses such as heat stroke. Be here TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 at 10:30 a.m. for a special program present-ed by BROOKDALE entitled: “HEALTHY & HY-DRATED.” When the temperatures rise, getting enough to drink is important whether you’re play-ing sports, traveling or just sitting in the sun. Keeping the body hydrated helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles, and it helps the muscles work effi-ciently. Join us today and learn how to stay healthy and hydrated.

Join everyone for a fun afternoon trip to PELI-CAN’S for SNOBALLS on TUESDAY, SEPTEM-BER 25 at 1:00 p.m. Be sure and sign up on bulletin board outside Barbara’s office—van riders limited to first 11 who sign up. We know what Barbara will get—a “Fuzzy Monkeys!” She says its her new most favorite thing!

September is National Cholesterol Month. Join Susan Hoy on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 at 10:30 a.m. as she to presents a special presentation on CHOLESTEROL. She will cover topics such as “what is cholesterol, the difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol, and other im-portant facts. Whether you have high cholesterol or not this will be a highly informative program that you will not want to miss.

Join the fun for “SPIN THE WHEEL BINGO” WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 at 1:00 p.m. This is sure to become a Center favorite!

We will take a trip on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 to the beautiful BOTANICAL GARDENS IN BELMONT and have a PICNIC LUNCH at RAN-KIN LAKE. If you would like to go please sign up on the bulletin board outside Barbara’s office—the van riders are limted to the first 11 who sign up and the van leaves at 9:00 sharp. The cost of this trip is $15 that is due when you sign up. This trip will require a lot of walking and you need to pack your own picnic lunch.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 at 11:30 a.m. all

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS will be celebrated.

SENIOR GAME NEWS….

Congratulations to all the Rutherford County par-ticipants who will be representing Rutherford

County at the State Finals Senior Games Septem-ber 21– 22: Bill Aller (Billiards), Henry Boelens (Golf), Steve Burney (Archery), Mary Edwards

(SilverArts), Dale Hertweck (Golf), William Hood (Golf), Robert Judd (Performing Arts), John Rollen (Archery), Al Urban (Golf), Jim Vennera (Archery), Jimmy Whiteside (Billiards), and Paul Zimmerman

(Swimming). Good luck to each of you and we

hope everyone brings home the GOLD!

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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

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TAILGATE YARD SALE

Shoppers and Vendors come and join us FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 from 8:00—11:00 a.m. for our TAILGATE YARD SALE. If you would like to participate by being a vendor, please sign up on the bulletin board outside Barbara’s office or call the Senior Center at 287-6409 and ask for Barbara. Parking spaces will be assigned on Thursday, October 4 at 11:15 in the dining room. We will re-

schedule to a later time if there is inclement weather.

OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS

COMING IN OCTOBER INCLUDE:

“Pink” Week” - to raise Breast Cancer Awareness.

Annual Health & Wellness Fair

Smokey Mountain Train Trip

Happy Grandparents Day

Sunday, September 9

RED HOT CHILI-STEPPERS WALKING MINUTES:

Annabelle Smith 570 minutes walked Judy Baguskis 895 minutes walked

Cathy Cole 1,265 minutes walked Ray Gaj 500 minutes walked

Elizabeth Shelly 520 minutes walked Elizabeth Stoner 1,350 minutes walked

Nan Thompson 590 minutes walked

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Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7 each year. During this time a Medicare subscriber can change their Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D) for the upcoming year. Appointments are available at the Senior Center with a certified SHIIP counselor who can

review your current plans.

Call 287-6409 to schedule an appointment or stop by the front desk at the Senior Center.

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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 Medi-

care due to disability. They assist with questions about your health insurance options,

Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage and long

term care insurance. SHIIP also helps people recognize and prevent Medicare 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 Rutherford 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: $1,538/per month with assets up to $14,100 if you are single; and

$2,078/per month with assets up to $28,150 if you are a married couple living to-

gether. This includes your monthly earnings, Social Security and Veterans'

benefits, disability payments, cash contributions, retirements and pensions. Re-

sources and assets include the value of items you own, cash, stocks, bonds, retire-

ment 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 income and

asset levels and the Part D plan you choose, you may have either a reduced premi-

um or no premium; your deductible may be covered or lowered; and your prescription

copayments will be very small – from $3.35 for a generic drug and up to $8.35 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 at any time. Call

Rutherford County Senior Center 287-6409 and schedule an appointment to speak

with our trained counselor to see if you quality for this program.

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The Recipe Page

Pineapple Souffle

Ingredients-

1/4 cup butter (melted in pan)

3 eggs (beaten)

1 1/2 cup sugar

3-4 slices white bread (cubed)

1/4 cup milk

1 20oz can crushed pineapple (drained)

cinnamon for topping

Preheat oven to 350. Melt the butter in an 8x8 pan. You can

place butter in pan to melt while oven is preheating.

Beat 3 eggs in medium bowl.

To the eggs, add the sugar, milk, cubed bread, and pineapple.

Fold all of these ingredients together and pour into the pan

with the melted butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon and 1 table-

spoon of sugar and Bake 45 minutes.

Can serve with ice cream or whipped topping.

Recipe by: Sarah Champion

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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 Coordinator

Frank Ensley, Custodian

Barbara Hill, Program & Senior Games Coordinator

Michelle Smith, Nutrition/Home-Delivered Meals Coordinator

Mary Street, Food Service Supervisor

Susan Toney, Food Service Assistant

SENIOR CENTER PART -TIME STAFF:

Title V Receptionist – Tom Allen (morning); Leisa Barner (afternoon)

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

Exercise Instructor - Wanda Bland Data Entry – Sarah Champion

Program & Senior Games Assistant - Crystal Upton 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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