President`s Message Home Instead Senior Care of Snellville Offers

Next meeting is Sept.
18th @ 10:30 AM.
Meetings are normally held
the third Thurs. of each
month, except June & July,
at Bethesda Senior Center.
SUMMER 2014
The Gwinnett Council
for Seniors represents
over 39 senior clubs with
many thousands of seniors as members and
affiliates. Our monthly
meetings bring together
seniors, senior groups,
senior organizations,
businesses, and local
governments to share
information, educate,
entertain, and encourage
involvement in the interest of healthy aging.
Our mission is to represent the Gwinnett County senior citizens and
serve as the ADVOCATE
for their needs.
IN THIS ISSUE
Page 1
 President’s Message
 Garden Plaza
 Home Instead
Page 2
 Blue Cross Blue Shield
 Health and Wellness
Page 3
 Faith Based Clubs
 Farmer’s Markets
 28th Annual Awards
Luncheon
 Computer Tip
Page 4
 Avoiding Senior Scams
 Hawaiian Luau Party
Page 5
 2014-2015 Board Members
Page 6
 Year’s Events Collage
Page 7
 Patron Events Schedule
 Board Members
 GSRLC Computer
Courses
WWW.GWINNETTCOUNCILFORSENIORS.ORG
JUNE - AUGUST 2014
President’s Message
Keith Nabb, President
As the new President of the Council, I am excited and honored to be in
this position for the next year. Over the past two years I have served as the
incoming president and have been mentored by recent President Rosalind
Bennett and past President John Williams. This special organization has
grown tremendously from the days of having few volunteers and little money in the budget. I
will do my best to implement the transformative processes and goals that have been established by our past boards and Presidents.
In the past 5 years we have gone from a budget of around $3000 (which really was just a
subsidy from the County), to a robust annual budget of $16,000 coupled with In-kind dona(Continued on page 2)
Tradition and Quality Meet at
Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville
By Amy Stanitzke
Lawrenceville is home
to a vibrant historic
downtown featuring
specialty shops, restaurants, and museums.
Lawrenceville is also known for its beauty
and it is within this lovely setting that you
will find Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville, an
exquisite Senior Independent Living Community. You will discover more than our
beautiful facilities and extensive range of
services. You will find a warm, dedicated
staff committed to creating a community
you will be delighted to call home. There
are no “buy in fees.” Instead, we offer a
convenient month to month lease, giving
our residents flexibility and freedom
should their needs change.
Our unrivaled amenities and activities are
available to assist you in every aspect of
your daily life. We welcome the opportunity to introduce you to our services and to
show you how Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville can enhance your life.
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The printing and distribution costs of this newsletter
have been generously funded by:
Home Instead Senior Care of
Snellville Offers Free Home
Safety Checks
By Benita Summers
Nearly 20 million seniors ages 65 and older
visit the emergency room each year, with
almost a third of the
visits related to
injuries.1Many injuries
are sustained in the place
seniors should feel
safest: their home. In
fact, 65 percent of senior homes have at least
one potential safety issue, according to adult
children of seniors surveyed by Home
Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead
Senior Care® network. However, almost half
of all home accidents by seniors (48 percent)
can be avoided according to a recent survey
of emergency room doctors.1
These preventable home hazards, such as
throw rugs or loose railings, can be
particularly harmful, leading to falls and
injuries that can impact seniors’ ability to
live independently. However, the majority of
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tions of much more than that. The Patronage program established by my predecessors has been implemented in excellent
fashion and over 90% of our patrons renew annually. This
program is a way for the business community to gently reach
our membership and contribute to the health of our organization and message.
Our past boards have implemented new volunteer training and
development methods. Our volunteers now get training on the
History of the Council, Senior Abuse, Senior Housing, Senior
Healthcare, Social Services, and the other Senior Organizations in the county.
We now partner more than ever with professional organizations, local police, local governments, local professionals, and
others to bring education to our membership and enhance all
Gwinnett seniors’ welfare.
I have been actively fundraising for the Council since I came
on board. We have found sponsors for the annual Christmas
dance, the Lifestyle showcase, the Volunteer awards luncheon, our newsletter costs, and much more. We are now able to
set aside money in a rainy day fund to assure the future financial stability of the Council.
We have recently updated our very old By-Laws to reflect the
many changes of our Council.
My goals are to help the Council reach out to the many segments of our community that are unaware of the Council or
misunderstand our mission. We need to be known as a true
resource to all of our Gwinnett seniors and their organizations. I plan to actively seek the opinions of our current membership to make sure we are serving their needs properly. I
have an organizational goal of developing leaders for our future executive boards from our volunteers, program chairs,
and elected board.
The tremendous team of volunteers that we have serving as
committee members in the Information Center and on our
Executive Board are testament to the value and mission of the
Council. Such wonderful people would not give up their precious time for something unless it is worthwhile, well-run,
and has a positive future. I applaud all of our many volunteers
and am amazed at their ongoing commitment. Please thank
these volunteers when you meet them.
The Council is now in a position to serve better than ever. I
look forward to serving you all and I am open to your suggestions and comments. Please help me to help you and your organization thrive.
Thank you,
Keith Nabb
Blue Cross Blue Shield Sponsor
We are very proud to introduce Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Georgia as our newsletter sponsor. Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Georgia has committed a large sum of money towards the
printing and distribution costs for the next three quarterly
GCFS newsletters. The financial relief of this sponsorship
will allow the Council to expand distribution, improve our
budget and better fulfill our mission of education and connection with Gwinnett’s Senior population. What a generous
community partner Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia is!
Thank you!
Health and Wellness
Are you ready to enjoy your summer and
be healthy at the same time? The biggest
thing you can do for your health in the
summer is to stay hydrated. Make sure you
are drinking 8 glasses of water a day and
while you are doing that, make sure you
are moving each day, even if only to refill
that water glass.
There are many healthy, fun things to do in
the summer. Exercise in the morning or evening when it is
cooler. Visit our county parks, which are the best in the nation! Try new things. I am teaching aqua classes at Rhodes
Jordan Pool in June and July and would love to see you there.
Classes are Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm and Wednesday
mornings at 10:00 am.
Most of all, be positive in your health. Speak positively to
yourself and be kind to yourself. The more you help you, the
more you can help others.
I look forward to seeing you again at our meeting in September, when I will demonstrate exercises you can do with a
broomstick! So be ready! Have a great summer and smile!
Email: [email protected], Phone: 404-925-2626
Website: http://www.startwiththeinside.com
Join my Facebook Fan page and get daily tips, recipes, motivation and articles! http://facebook.com/startwiththeinside.com
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seniors (85 percent) haven’t taken any steps to prepare their
homes for their changing needs as they grow older.
“The home should be the safest and most comfortable place
for aging seniors,” says Benita Summers of the Home Instead
Senior Care office serving Snellville. “It is critical for
families and seniors to invest the time in identifying the
necessary home safety modifications to ensure a safe
environment.”
“An annual safety check can help seniors avoid dangers that
could threaten their independence,” said Summers. “When
we go into homes, we see a lot dangerous conditions that are
easily overlooked by those who are familiar with the home.
Most of the time, the fixes are relatively easy and
affordable.”
To help families make senior homes safe and reduce the risk
of injury, the Home Instead Senior Care office serving
Snellville is offering free home safety checks conducted by
local senior care experts throughout June. The safety checks
will be provided at no cost on a time-available basis.
To request a free home safety check or the home safety
checklist, please call the Snellville Office of Home Instead
Senior Care at (770) 972-2273.
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Faith Based Clubs Support Seniors
Many churches have a senior adult ministry as a vital part
of the church congregation. Many of these ministries focus
on spiritual, social, physical and educational needs of their
parishioners.
The Council for Seniors is excited that six faith based
clubs are members of the Council:
 Joy Club – Harmony Grove United Methodist Church
 Prime Timers with McKendree United Methodist
Church
 Seniors Are Special with Mountain Park United Methodist Church
 OASIS (Older Adults Still in Service) with Eastminister Presbyterian Church
 Salem Seasoned Saints – Salem Missionary Baptist
Church
 Seniors at 12 Stone – 12 Stone Church – Central Campus
Are you a member of a Senior Ministry? Contact the
Council about becoming one of our members.
“The Stars of Gwinnett” - GCFS 28th Annual
Awards Luncheon
Sheri and Bill Eppright
We love attending the annual Gwinnett Council for Seniors
Awards Luncheon and this year was no exception. Presidents
from more than forty senior clubs and organizations take time
each year to publically recognize one senior member for his/her
outstanding volunteer contribution as part of their “Active Positive Lifestyle” (A.P.L.). Just imagine the energy of a couple
hundred “Apples” in one room!
This year’s fabulous luncheon with a Hollywood theme was provided by Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett. Encouraging words from
a smiling John Wayne (“Thanks for saddling up, Volunteers
have true Grit!”) and a seductive Marilyn Monroe (“Volunteers
are like diamonds – worth their weight in gold!”) provided the
perfect backdrop for these “Stars of Gwinnett” to shine as they
were honored for their contributions. The food and service were
both outstanding, and the company was even better!
Guest speaker Gayle Alston, Director at Rosalyn Carter Institute
for Caregiving Training Center, offered words of encouragement
and helpful stress relief tips for caregivers, such as taking time
to breathe deeply in times of stress and always scheduling
Visit Your Local Farmer’s Markets this Sum- “Pleasant Events” in your life. These are tips all of us will find
helpful in our lives!
mer
The star studded event was held at Bethesda Park Senior Center,
Fresh food is always good. All markets carry locally
grown produce and some sell preserves/jellies, cheese, and always the perfect host. Even though this particular event is held
only once a year, Bethesda Park Senior Center offers hundreds
handcrafted items.
of varied activities throughout the year, available to seniors in
Grayson Farmers Market: year-round from 4 to 8 p.m.
the Gwinnett area.
Wednesday’s at Grayson Park. Email graysonfarmersThis annual event is also the time of year for the “change of
[email protected].
guards.” Outgoing President of 2 years Rosalind Bennett passed
Suwanee Farmers Market: 8 am-noon Sat., May 3 – Oct. 4, the presidential spotlight over to Incoming President Keith
4-7 pm Tuesday’s, May 6th – Aug. 5th Town Center Park.
Nabb, and the 2014-2015 Board and support staff aligned themVisit www.suwanee.com.
selves for the challenges of the upcoming year. Thanks to Ros
Whistle Stop Farmers Market, Norcross: 4 - 8 p.m. every
for an amazing two years!
Tuesday May 6th - Aug. 26th in Thrasher Park near Down- Positively speaking, singing and danctown Historic Norcross. Visit
ing, Sheri & Bill Eppright, Positive
www.norcrossfarmersmarket.squarespace.com.
Public Image, Inc.
Auburn’s Farmers Market: June 4th - Sept.. 24th, 2 - 6 p.m. As PhotoJournalists: Sheri and Bill creevery Wednesday at the Burel Park Pavilion. Visit
ate and publish colorful images and enwww.gcvb.org.
gaging articles that celebrate and enSnellville Farmers Market: June 7th - Sept. 30th , 8 a.m. to
courage Active Positive Lifestyles and
noon every Saturday in front of Snellville City Hall. Visit community wellbeing. As Musical Entertainers, Sheri & Bill perform a reminiswww.snellvillefarmersmarket.com.
cent mix of classic soft rock, story-telling
Lawrenceville Farmers Market: June 1st - Sept. 7th, 8 a.m.
to noon Saturday’s in front of the Downtown Parking Gar- ballads, and melodic show tunes that inspire visions of good times,
singing, toe-tapping and dancing! Email us:
age. Visit www.lawrencevillefarmersmarket.com.
[email protected] or call: 678-672-7310
Lilburn City Market on Main in Old Town: On Tuesday’s
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. during June, July and August in the GreenCOMPUTER TIP: SHIFT+F3
way parking lot on Main Street. Visit http://
LOWELL BELUE
www.lilburnfarmersmarket.org.
Ever need to change the case of a word, sentence, or phrase?
Duluth’s Parsons Alley Farmers Market: every Thursday
4-8 p.m. from June 5th - September 25th in Parsons Alley. Shift+F3 is the keyboard shortcut you need. It works in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Call 770-476-3434.
Place your mouse cursor in front of or within a word. Press
The Gwinnett Community Farmers Market, North Atlanta
and hold the Shift and then tap/release the F3 key. Each tap/
Trade Center: begins Sunday, April 27th, 11a.m. - 4 p.m.
Visit http://gwinnettcommunitymarket.com.
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The Gwinnett Council for Seniors is excited to announce that Kaiser Permanente has agreed to sponsor our
Luau at the Bethesda Senior Center on July 17th at 10:30 am. This event will be chocked full of fun and merriment. Kaiser Permanente is a premier health plan provider in the Atlanta area with a unique and innovative
model for wellness and healthy living. Representatives will be on hand to educate you on how to thrive and
lead a healthy life. Please come join us for Summer fun – Hawaiian Luau style!
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Welcome the New Gwinnett Council for Seniors Board Members.
First Row, left to right: Marvin Aikerson - Vice President; Sheri Eppright - Co-Chairperson Healthy Aging/Senior Welfare Committee; Anne Evans - Retiring Volunteer; Rosalind Bennett - Immediate Past President; Diane Aubin - Secretary; MaryAnn Radnovich - Senior Information Center Director; Dolores Kelly Chairperson Hospitality Committee
Second Row, left to right: Bill Eppright - Co-Chairperson Healthy Aging/Senior Welfare Committee;
Mike Radnovich - Chairperson Volunteer Activities; Terry Manning - Chaplain and Historian; Keith A.
Nabb - President; Jerry Cox - Treasurer; Sam Serotte - Chairperson Membership Committee
Not Pictured: Pat Baker - Gwinnett County Health and Human Services; Jamie Cramer - Gwinnett County
Health and Human Services; Florence Boehm - Chairperson Programs; Kerri O’Kelley - Gwinnett County
Parks and Recreation; Tina Fleming - Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation; Adrienne Simpson - Chairperson Public Relations
Please contact the Board by sending an email message to [email protected].
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• Breakfast and dinner served daily
• Housekeeping services
• 24 hour concierge service
• Active recreational and wellness programs
• Indoor saltwater swimming pool & hot tub
• Beauty Salon and Barber Shop
• Billiards
• Bistro Restaurant
• Gift Shop
For more information or to schedule a tour, enjoy a complimentary lunch in our Bistro or dinner in our private dining
room, or even an overnight stay, call 770-236-8333 ask for
Eileen or Amy. We encourage senior groups and churches
to schedule a complimentary luncheon as well!
Garden Plaza
230 Collins Industrial Way
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
www.lawrencevilleretirement.com
Platinum Patron Events
Tuesday, June 17th- 6pm “Cocktail Par ty in the
Gardens”, sponsored by Garden Plaza of Lawrenceville, RSVP to Garden Plaza 770-236-8333
Sunday, June 22nd 2:30 pm, Atlanta Theater To
Go, presents "Misconceptions" The play includes 7 of
our resident stars performing. Please R.S.V.P.
[email protected]
Thursday, June 26th- 3pm, “Gar den Plaza at The
Oscars”, sponsored by Garden Plaza of Lawrenceville,
RSVP to Garden Plaza 770-236-8333
Saturday, June 28th- “Pet Adoption at Garden Plaza”,
sponsored by Garden Plaza of Lawrenceville, RSVP to
Garden Plaza 770-236-8333
Wednesday, July 2nd 10:00 – 11:00am, “Ask the
Attorney at Garden Plaza”. You can stop by and ask
questions regarding estate planning, VA benefits and
eligibility, trust amendments, Wills and any advice
regarding out of state documents. Call Garden Plaza to
arrange to attend this event (770) 236-8333.
Friday, August 8th - “8 Year Anniversary Celebration”, sponsored by Garden Plaza of Lawrenceville,
call 770-236-8333 for details
August 15th - “Mystery Dinner”, sponsored by Garden
Plaza of Lawrenceville, RSVP to Garden Plaza 770236-8333
August 22nd - 7:30pm “August Nights” Dance, sponsored by Garden Plaza of Lawrenceville, RSVP to
Garden Plaza 770-236-8333
Home Instead Free Home Safety Checks - Offered
during the month of June, call the Snellville Office of
Home Instead Senior Care at (770) 972-2273.
Gwinnett council for seniors
Board of directors for 2014-2015
Executive Board
President ..................................................... Keith A. Nabb
Vice President ............................................. Marvin Aikerson
Secretary ..................................................... Dianne Aubin
Treasurer..................................................... Jerry Cox
Chairperson - Programs ............................... Florence Boehm
Other Elected Officers
Chairperson Public Relations....................... Adrienne Simpson
Senior Information Center Director
MaryAnn Radnovich
Chairperson Volunteer Activities ................. Mike Radnovich
Immediate Past President............................. Rosalind Bennett
Other Board Advisory Positions
Chaplain and Historian ................................ Terry Manning
Gwinnett County Health and Human Svcs. .. Pat Baker
Jamie Cramer
Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation ........ Tina Fleming
Kerri O’Kelley
Standing Committees and Chairs
Hospitality Committee ................................ Dolores Kelly
Membership Committee .............................. Sam Serotte
Healthy Aging/Senior Welfare Comm. ........ Sheri Eppright
Bill Eppright
Volunteers
Deborah Brown
Yvonne Bryant
Jackie Cotton
Gloria Floyd
Sam Howard
Sonia Howard
Elna Goggans
Wilma Johnson
Betty Langley
Joanne Langolis
Nell Moore
Barbara Pinaire
Terry Riles
Emma Wells
Carolyn Williams
Gwinnett Senior Learning Center
Computer Classes for Ages 50+
Registration for the fall 2014 quarter of classes at Gwinnett
SenioR Learning Center will be September 9th at Bethesda
Park and September 10th at the George Pierce Park Center.
We’ve changed our registration times to 10 - 11 am on
each day.
Our fall schedule will be posted at www.gsrlc.org in mid to
late August.
(Computer Tip, continued from page 3)
release of F3 cycles the word though title case/all uppercase/
all lowercase. Select (highlight) several words and perform
Shift+F3 repeatedly. The entire selection will cycle through
the same cases.
Sometimes, I miss the Shift key and do not capitalize the first
letter of the first word in a sentence. Rather than delete the
lower case first letter and then type a capital letter, I use place
my cursor within the word and use Shift+F3 to make the correction.
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P. O. Box 933
186 E. Pike Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770-822-5147
www.gwinnettcouncilforseniors.org
Summer 2014 Issue
A newsletter for the Gwinnett Council
for Seniors. We welcome your interest
and involvement. Send information to
our President, Keith Nabb, [email protected],
(404) 933-3380.
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