June 2016 - St. Lawrence County

Mature Living
June 2016
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2016 SENIOR AWARD WINNERS
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Inside this issue:
Senior Award
Winners
1
Senior Club
News & Events
2
Volunteer
3
Transportation &
AARP Driver
Safety Course
News &
Information
4
The MIND Diet
5
Monthly
Recipe
6
Menu
7
Calendar
8
Saturday, May 7th, the 45th Annual May Festival sponsored by the St. Lawrence
County Council of Senior Citizens was held at the Massena Community Center. The
festival consisted of fun filled activities such as bingo, a cake walk, music, and of
course…...delicious food. Thank you to everyone for all of the hard work and
dedication in creating another successful event.
The following remarkable winners were honored after the awards dinner:
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2016 Senior Citizen of the Year: Dianna MacKay, Star Lake.
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2016 Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen: Beverly and
Louis Thornton, Oswegatchie.
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2016 Jacqueline Sears Volunteer Award:
Thornton, Oswegatchie.
Beverly and Louis
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION & SERVICE!
Mature Living
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Published by: St. Lawrence
County Office for the Aging
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Supported by:
The Administration for
Community Living, NYS
Office for the Aging and
St. Lawrence County
(Pictured Left to Right: Dianna MacKay, Beverly Thornton, & Louis Thornton)
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Senior Club & Council News/Events
Canton Senior Citizen Club Events and Trips: Contact Myrtle Regan at 315-386-8917.
45th Anniversary Spaghetti Luncheon, June 7 - held at the Best Western, Canton.
 Bus Trip to Lancaster area: Aug. 24-26; featuring “Samson” show, National Watch & Clock Museum,
Wilbur Choc. Co., Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, Unique Shops in Lititz, Intercourse Cannery, Ventriloquist
Comedy Show, Kitchen Kettle Village, Amish countryside tour
 Bus Trip to “The Festival of Stars”: December 4th and 5th in St. Catherines, ON; featuring shows with
Daniel O’Donnell (platinum seating), BJ Thomas (gold seating), Mike Walker (Conway Twitty Remembered, gold seating), and Caverners Tribute Beatles Breakfast. Includes bus, lodging, and one dinner.
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DeKalb–Hermon Seniors: Contact Lee Carvel at 315-347-2442 or Maxine 287-2872.
Cruise the Erie Canal: June 15, Tour the Erie Canal Museum, and Turning Stone Casino. Cost is $50.00,
includes lunch, $25 free play, and $5.00 food voucher. Bus leaves DeKalb at 7:30 am.
 Racquette Lake Tour: August 11, Tour of Camp Sagamore-Vanderbilt Wilderness Estate. Cost is $50.00,
includes lunch. Bus leaves DeKalb Senior Building at 7:30 a.m.
 Gettysburg, PA Trip: September 6-8; $300 per person. Contact Lee for more information and
reservations.
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Ogdensburg Seniors: Contact Dan Washburn at 315-393-4530.
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“This & That” Sale, Saturday, June 11th from 9 am to 2 pm at Centennial Terrace.
Dinner & Dance, Saturday, June 18th. Contact Tina at 528-1800 for reservations.
Ogdensburg International Seniors: Contact Judy at 315-845-3534
Bake Sale & Craft Fair, Saturday, June 4th from 10 am - 2 pm. Located at Ogdensburg Rescue Squad.
Contact Shirley at 528-3122 or Paula at 408-3925 to rent a table/space by June 1st. Lunch will be
served. Open to public.
 Dinner, Dance & 50/50, Saturday, June 11th, Meatloaf dinner, and music by “The Famous Starlighters”
Cost is $9.00 (dinner) and dancing is $3/single or $5/couple. Sign up by June 9th by contacting Judy or
Diane or at the Riverview or Centennial Towers.
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Parishville Hilltoppers: Contact Madeline Pennington at 716-392-9055.
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Dance, “Old Timers Band”, June 24 from 6-9pm at the Parishville Fire Hall. Refreshments available.
Seaway Valley Seniors: Contact Phyllis Brock 315-210-6640.
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Trip to Upper Canada Theater: June 16th. Meal will be at McIntosh Inn.
POTSDAM LIBRARY PUBLIC COMPUTER CENTER
Potsdam Library’s Public Computer Center is another great resource for older adults in St. Lawrence County.
These classes are FREE and open to the public. The Computer Center offers individualized assistance with using
computers and other digital devices, such as: basic computer operation, using email, social media, cell phones,
creating documents (newsletters, brochures, etc.), using tablet devices (iPads, etc.), creating a power point
presentation, or other topics. *Pre-registration required for some classes.
June Classes:
June 7, 1:30 – 3:30 PM - Introduction to Computers
June 16, 10:30 am or 6:30 PM– *Demonstration on DaVinci Video Magnifier
June 17, 11 AM 12:30 PM – *iPad Basics
June 23, 11 AM – 12:30 PM – *Internet Safety
To register for a class or for more information, please call
(315) 265-7230 or email [email protected]
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The Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. (VTC), established in 1991, drives millions of miles each year
assisting community members in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties. Over the last 24 years this
non-profit organization has provided essential rides to health care appointments, grocery shopping, and other
health related destinations for residents. The staff, Board of Directors, and volunteer drivers look forward to a
time when transportation to community activities and services is accessible to all North Country residents –
regardless of economic or special needs.
What if I want to be a Volunteer Driver?
You can apply by calling (315) 714-2034 or stopping by our office at 19 Hodskin Street, Canton.
AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE
SAVE THE DATE!
“SENIORAMA” 2016
August 15th!
Location - To Be
Announced Soon!!
Clifton Library, Cranberry NY
June 25 at 9 a.m. (6 hours)
To Register Call: Dennis Gellasch at (315) 848-3256
Northern Insurance, 280 Main Street, Massena
June 21 & June 22 from 3:30 - 7 pm
$20-AARP members $25– non-members
Class size is LIMITED and pre-registration is REQUIRED.
Call 769-2404
WHERE CAN YOU FIND MATURE LIVING IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
The Mature Living Newsletter is also located at ALL
of SLC Office For the Aging Nutrition Centers!
Canton…….. St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging
Hermon……. Hermon McBrier Park Manor
Hermon Family Health Care Center
Heuvelton…..Meadow View Apartments
Ogdensburg...Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
United Helpers Adult Home
St. Joseph’s Home
Massena……Massena Memorial Hospital
Salvation Army
Massena Independent Living
St. Regis Nursing Home
Highland Nursing Home
Louisville…..Louisville Housing
Gouvernuer...E.J. Noble Hospital
Cambray Courts
Norfolk…….Riverview Housing
High Street Apartments
Star Lake…...Clifton Fine Community Center
Star Lake Housing
Potsdam…...Canton Potsdam Hospital
Mayfield Apartments
Waddington..Hamilton Gardens Apartments
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News & Information
2016 St. Lawrence County Wide Senior Picnic
Sponsored by St. Lawrence County Council of Senior Citizens
Friday, July 8th
St. Lawrence County Power & Equipment Museum
Located at 1755 St. Hwy. 345, Madrid
9am - 3 pm
Museum Tours, Free Bingo, Music, and more!
A Picnic Lunch will be served. There is a suggested
donation of $3.00 for seniors 60 and up. The fee for
guests under 60 is $8.00.
Thursday, June 9, 2016:
11 AM to 3 PM
Caregiver Wellness Event
Hospice and Palliative Care of St.
Lawrence Valley
Free program focusing on information and
wellness for the community
caregiver.
Call Nancy Vosbrink 315-265-3105 or
email [email protected]
Eat Smart, Live Strong Program
The Office for the Aging is partnering with Cornell Cooperative Extension to provide Eat Smart, Live
Strong at the Nutrition Centers. Eat Smart, Live Strong, is a FREE intervention program designed to
improve fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity among older adults.
Classes will be held once per month at each site and will last approximately one hour.
In 10 sessions, you will learn how to increase fruits and vegetables in your daily diet;
as well as increase your amount of physical activity.
Each class will feature: Food Demos, Games and Activities, & Prizes!
Eat Smart, Live Strong:
Learn how to eat healthier and create a more active lifestyle!
June 2016 Schedule: Classes are FREE and open to all senior citizens!
Brasher Falls/LBSH…………………………………………………………………….June 1
Edwards/Senior Courts/16 Trout Lake Rd…………………………………………….June 3
Star Lake/Clifton-Fine Community Ctr.………………………………………………...June 6
DeKalb/Sunrise Valley Apts./26 Josephine St………………………………………....June 8
Morristown/200 Morris St……………………………………………………………June 10
Canton/Riverside Drive…………………………………………………………….....June 15
Potsdam/Midtown Apts./1 Munson St………………………………………………..June 17
Ogdensburg/Centennial Terrace…………………………………………………….June 22
Gouverneur/Cambray Courts………………………………………………………..June 24
All presentations begin at 11:00 am.
(Canton will begin at 12:15 pm)
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The MIND Diet May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
By: Camille Noe Pagán, WebMD Feature
Want another great reason to eat healthy? The food choices you make daily might lower your odds of
getting Alzheimer’s disease, some scientists say.
Researchers have found that people who stuck to a diet that included foods like berries, leafy greens, and
fish had a major drop in their risk for the memory-sapping disorder, which affects more than 5 million
Americans over age 65.
The eating plan is called the MIND diet. Here’s how it works…
Brain-Friendly Foods
MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. It’s similar to two other
healthy meal plans: the DASH diet and the Mediterranean diet.
But the MIND approach “specifically includes foods and nutrients that medical literature and data show to be
good for the brain, such as berries,” says Martha Clare Morris, ScD, director of nutrition and nutritional
epidemiology at Rush University Medical Center.
You EAT things from these 10 food groups:
 Green leafy vegetables (like spinach and salad greens): At least six servings a week
 Other vegetables: At least one a day
 Nuts: Five servings a week
 Berries: Two or more servings a week
 Beans: At least three servings a week
 Whole Grains: Three or more servings a day
 Fish: Once a week
 Poultry (like chicken or turkey): Two times a week
 Olive oil: Use it as your main cooking oil.
 Wine: One glass a day
You AVOID:
 Red meat: Less than four servings a week
 Butter and margarine: Less than a tablespoon daily
 Cheese: Less than one serving a week
 Pastries and sweets: Less than five servings a week
 Fried or fast food: Less than one serving a week
One study showed that people who stuck to the MIND diet lowered their risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 54%.
Researchers found that adults who followed the diet only part of the time still cut their risk of the disease by
about 35%. On the other hand, people who followed the DASH and Mediterranean diets “moderately” had
almost no drop in their Alzheimer’s risk, Morris says. Scientists need to do more research on the MIND
approach, “but it’s a very promising start. It shows that what you eat can make an impact on whether you
develop late-onset Alzheimer’s,” which is the most common form of the disease, says Cecilia Rokusek, a
registered dietitian at Nova Southeastern University.
Office for the Aging Home Care Program:
If you are 60 or over and in need of home care
services, the Office for the Aging is accepting referrals for the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly
Program (EISEP). This home care program assists elderly, fragile individuals to help maintain quality of life
at home. EISEP provides personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation to
County residents who are non-Medicaid eligible. Services provided may be on a cost-share basis
depending on income levels. EISEP is supported by NYSOFA and SLC.
Contact: NY CONNECTS at (315) 386-4730
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Recipe Corner:
Deluxe Macaroni 'n' Cheese
Ingredients:
2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese, 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream, 1 egg (lightly beaten), 3/4 teaspoon salt,
garlic salt and pepper to taste, 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 package (7 ounces) elbow
macaroni, cooked and drained, Paprika (optional)
Preparation:
In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, egg, salt, garlic salt and pepper. Add cheddar
cheese; mix well. Add macaroni and stir until coated. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake,
uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Yield: 8-10
servings.
Nutrition: Per Serving: 255 calories;13 g fat (9 g saturated fat); 71 mg cholesterol;
492 mg sodium; 18 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 14 g protein.
Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/deluxe-macaroni--n--cheese (tasteofhome.com)
BE ON THE LOOKOUT…..
What piece of
women’s clothing is
named after a dog that
became popular in the
1950’s?
(Answer on p. 8)
Office for the Aging will be offering a “Living Healthy”
Workshop soon!
 Learn practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue
 Discover better nutrition and activity choices
 Learn better communication skills and relaxation
techniques
 Develop short term goals to improve your quality of life
Watch the newspaper and upcoming Mature Living Newsletters for
further information!
North Country Chapter of StateWide
Senior Action Council
St. Lawrence County
Council of Senior Citizens
Next Meeting: Thursday, June 2nd , at 10 AM
(Coffee at 9:30 AM)
Location: Lobster House, State Route 56,
Norwood
Next Meeting: Thursday, June 9th,
at 10 AM
(Coffee and Doughnuts served)
Location: Norwood American Legion,
10 Maple Street, Norwood
The guest speaker will be Patti Mothersell,
Facilitated Enroller for Medicaid Application
Assistance Program.
Call Sylvia at 384-3155 for more information
AARP MEETING: June 21 at 12 pm
Meeting will be held at the West Potsdam Fire Hall in Potsdam. The price is $12.00. The
speaker will be Sheryl Campbell, AARP Income Taxes.
The public is welcome to attend!
JUNE MENU
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Monday
6/6 marinated
pork, sweet
potatoes,
green beans,
muffin, milk,
fruit
6/13 hamburger,
baked beans,
lettuce/tomato/
pickles, milk
assorted cookie
Tuesday
6/7 chicken
sandwich,
lettuce/tomato,
parslied
potatoes, carrots
milk, peach
cobbler
6/14 mac &
cheese, ham
bake, peas,
muffin, milk,
ambrosia
Wednesday
6/1 sweet &
sour pork w/
rice,
mixed veggies,
bread, milk,
pudding parfait
6/8 Shephard's
pie
diced beets,
dinner roll, milk,
mixed fruit
6/15 chicken w/
gravy over
noodles,
broccoli, bread,
milk, warm
cinnamon
applesauce
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Thursday
Friday
6/2 goulash,
California
vegetables,
corn muffin,
milk, dessert
6/3 Cook’s
Choice
6/9 roast turkey
w/gravy,
mashed
potatoes,
stuffing,
cranberry
sauce, veggies,
milk, pie
6/16 cheese
steak sub w/
mushrooms
&onions, chips
stewed
tomatoes, milk,
fruited cake
6/10 lasagna,
mixed
vegetables,
Italian bread,
milk,
dessert
6/17 Cook’s
Choice
6/20 pizza, apple ring, mixed
veggies, milk,
fruit
6/21 Hawaiian
baked ham,
sweet potatoes,
spinach, muffin,
milk, brownie
6/22 pork stew
over biscuit,
beets, milk,
fruited Bavarian
6/23 parmesan
Chicken, pasta
w/sauce, green
beans, bread,
milk, Jell-O w/
topping
6/24 tuna salad
cold plate,
lettuce/tomato
pickles, roll
macaroni salad,
milk, dessert
6/27 French
toast w/syrup,
sausage,
escalloped
carrot &
apples,
fruit juice, milk,
pudding parfait
6/28 baked fish,
rice pilaf,
coleslaw, muffin,
milk, warm fruit
crisp
6/29 breaded
baked chicken,
green beans,
mashed
potatoes w/
gravy, roll
milk, cup cake
6/30 Spanish
rice, Brussel
sprouts, muffin,
milk, fruit salad
7/01 Cook’s
Choice
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING NUTRITION PROGRAM
Congregate Dining Centers are located in: Brasher, Canton, DeKalb, Edwards, Morristown, Ogdensburg,
Potsdam and Star Lake. Suggested Donation for 60+ is: $3.00. The guest Fee $5.—(Under 60).
MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE.
For more information, contact NY Connects at 315-386-4730.
June Calendar
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5/30
Memorial Day: All County Offices and Nutrition Sites are Closed.
6/2
StateWide Senior Action Council Meeting: 10 am-The Lobster House, Norwood
6/6
St. Lawrence County Board of Legislator’s Meeting: 7 pm - 48 Court Street, Canton
6/9
SLC County Council of Senior Citizens Meeting: 10 am - Norwood American Legion
Caregiver Wellness Event: 11 am - 3 pm, Hospice and Palliative Care, Potsdam
6/13
Office for the Aging Advisory Council Meeting: 10 am – Morristown Fire Hall
6/14
Flag Day
6/19
Father’s Day
6/21
AARP Meeting: 12 pm - West Potsdam Fire Hall
St. Lawrence County and the Office for the Aging’s
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Effective Memorial Day - Labor Day
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Office for the Aging Advisory Council Meeting
Monday, June 13, is the next public meeting for Office for the Aging’s Advisory Council. The meeting will
be held at 10 AM at the Morristown Fire hall.
St. Lawrence County Sheriff, Kevin Wells will be the guest speaker.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend!
The Advisory Council meets five times a year to review programs and services provided through Office
for the Aging. The Council advocates for needs of older adults and helps assure the development of the
continuum of care within communities.
Need an Interpreter?
Farmer’s Market Coupons
If you or someone you
know has a language
barrier and need
assistance with
Long Term Care
Services,
NY Connects can help!
Farmer’s Market Coupons will be available after June 1st at the Office for the
Aging for income eligible senior citizens age 60 and above.
Call St. Lawrence County
NY Connects
888-730-4730
The Office for the Aging will be distributing booklets at the Senior Picnic on July
8th; as well as at scheduled nutrition centers and community centers in July.
The July issue of Mature Living will have the full distribution schedule. Individuals
must apply for the coupon booklet in person and meet eligibility criteria.
Answer to Trivia Question: “Poodle”