Pike County AAA Newsletter June 2016

Pike County Area Agency on Aging
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Page 2— Director’s Desk
Page 3 & 4-Volunteer Luncheon Pictures
Page 5 & 6 — Activities
Pages 7— Luncheon Menu
Page 8—Pictures
Page 9 — Events & Programs
Page 10 – Contact Us & Other Info
Entrees at a Glance
06/01-Sweet & Sour Chicken
06/02-Beef Stroganoff
06/03-Hot Roast Turkey Sandwich
06/06-Lemon Chicken
06/07-Italian Sausage, Pep & Onion Hoagie
06/08-Stuffed Cabbage
06/09-Stuffed chicken Breast
06/10-PICNIC AT AKENAC PARK
06/13-Chili Con Carne over Rice
06/14-Turkey & Swiss on Rye
06/15-Stuffed Shells
06/16-Alaskan Pollock
06/17-Chili Burger on Bun
06/20-Chef Salad
06-21-BBQ Chicken
06/22-Chicken Cordon Bleu
06/23-Macaroni & Cheese with Ham
06/24-Chicken Nuggets
06/27-Salisbury Steak
06/28-Italian Meatballs & Pasta
06/29-Chicken Vegetable Stew on a Biscuit
06/30-Lemon Pepper Fish
Don’t let tick borne diseases get you!
Enjoy the great outdoors!
AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS
June 1, 2016 @ 1:30
In Blooming Grove
THIRD ANNUAL PIKE COUNTY
ELDER JUSTICE DAY
FREE to the Public
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
DOOR PRIZES
St. Vincent’s Parish Hall (Across from Ray & Charles Deli),
101 St. Vincent’s Dr., Route 739, Milford, PA
Elder Justice Day is a stimulating and empowering
presentation for anyone who is protecting their funds, family or
loved ones. Our goal is to educate and prevent Pike County
seniors from abuse and exploitation. By joining with experts from
across the state and local leaders we bring information to share.
Speakers include: Ray Tonkin, Pike County District Attorney;
Reverse Mortgages: Are they for you? PA Dept. of Banking &
Securities; Pike County Sheriff, Phil Bueki; Wells Fargo
presentation of protecting your money.
Informational handouts available
Continental Breakfast & Lunch will be provided
Please RSVP 570-775-5550
If you need transportation to this event call 570-296-3408
~Tick proof
your—yard.
SALAD
BAR
Thurs. & Fri.
Farmers Market Vouchers will be distributed Wednesdays &
Thursdays starting June 1st between the hours of 10:00 & 2:00 in
~Wear light colored clothing:
hat, long sleeves, long pants & closed Blooming Grove. You must meet the following guidelines to be
shoes.
eligibile.
~Use insect repellant.
~Check yourself, children and pets
for ticks daily.
~Remove a tick as soon as
possible.
~Get tick tested by a qualified
professional.
~Call your doctor.
Tick Bite Hotline 570-503-6334
DNA Tick Test 570-422-7885
You must provide proof of
residency and age.
1 person $21,978
2 people $29,637
3 people $37,296
4 people $44,955
5 people $52,614
6 people $60,273
Each additional family member add $7,659
Income means income before any deductions such as income taxes,
Social Security taxes, insurance premiums, charitable contributions,
bonds, etc
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The first Flag Day was signed into legislation by which President in 1949?
Happy June, wonderful warm tidings to you all,
The month of Summer Solstice, Father’s Day, and Flag Day. It is gardening time
finally. Mother Nature and her frost are a thing of the past. The gardening group
has put together a number of items for this year’s planting. We are looking for some
creative deer proofing ideas as well!
Our Agency is going through some changes with our procedures for enrollment for our PDA Waiver
program, for assessment of consumer for their level of care (necessary for Medicaid funded programs),
Ombudsman Services in our Long term care facilities (Twin Cedars, Milford Senior Care & Rehab, and Belle
Reve) for resolution and conflict free services. The Aging baby boomers have created a need to stream line,
condense, and in some cases, change the way we are doing business to serve the vast majority of need for
home and community based services in our County and across the state.
This month also provides an end to our fiscal year. This means the budget that was delayed is now
commencing already and it seems like only yesterday…. We had the good fortune of gaining additional
funds from another county who couldn’t spend all of the caregiver support funds and another to help with
our transportation funds. So we are proud to leave this fiscal year all paid for and looking forward to serving
consumers in the new fiscal year with these programs such as transportation, consumer reimbursement,
counseling, and personal care and home modifications. Our four year plan survey is out there for all of you
to complete and share your opinions. We use this tool to put the next programs together in the future.
Please take the time to fill this out as completely as possible and also share with your neighbor, Dr., Pastor,
or children. Each as the unique view of aging in place and where the needs are.
If you need an electronic copy log on to www.pikeaaa.org link on Pike County (Four Year) Plan Survey.
Upcoming events: Dingman’s Ferry/Bushkill Picnic at Camp Akenac June 10th 10am to 2pm. Music,
food, games, and plenty of fun. Call for rsvp. Elder Justice Day is June 21st. We have a great line-up of
speakers and information regarding safe guards, resources, and tips to avoid scams, exploitation, and
reporting mechanisms for these situations. We have three criminal cases right now pending charges and
sentencing.
Father’s Day is June 19th. Let’s say thank you to all of our paternal influences out there. My Dad would
have been 100 this year. Though I miss him, I treasure everything he taught me. (even keeping a car on the
road after 200,000 miles) Take the father in your life to lunch, buy him a beer, or just say hello and thanks
Nutrition and The Brain: Check out what Green Tea, Broccoli, and Turmeric have in common
We take it for granted that our body can regenerate cells that become injured or simply wear out and
die. For most of the 20th century, however, scientists were convinced that one organ—the brain—lacked
that ability – Now, recent research at Tufts University is finding amazing results with neurons in the
brain and regenerative properties.
FEED THE BRAIN:
By changing diet and nutrition, patients may be able to limit inflammation of brain tissue and prevent or
even reverse these degenerative diseases by giving neural stem cells
the ability to heal the damage. “All of the bioactive components in
our diet play a role in how cells can battle this tendency to become
inflamed,” says Steindler. In particular, he is experimenting with
three antioxidants, which he suspects may need to be consumed in
higher doses as we age in order to ensure healthy stem cell function—ECGC, found in green tea; curcumin, found in
turmeric; and sulforaphane, found in broccoli, Brussels sprouts and
other vegetables.
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VOLUNTEERS are Rays Of Hope
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VOLUNTEER
LUNCHEON
MAY 6, 2016
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JUNE 2016 Dingmans's Center 9am — 2pm
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Thursday
2 CLOSED
1 CLOSED
Friday
3 Bingo, Cards,
Games
Shopping
6 Closed
Medical Transport
7 Games & Cards
8 CLOSED
9 CLOSED
Shopping
10 Center CLOSED
Dingmans PICNIC
at Akenac Park
15 CLOSED
16 CLOSED
Shopping
17 Bingo, Cards
Games
24 Bingo, Cards,
Games
Yoga w/ Lori @ 10:30
Blood Pressure
13 Closed
14 Games & Cards
Medical Transport
Yoga w/ Lori @ 10:30
I&R
20 Closed
Medical Transport
21 Games & Cards
Yoga w/ Lori @ 10:30
22 CLOSED
23 CLOSED
Shopping
27 Closed
28 Games & Cards
29 CLOSED
Medical Transport
Yoga w/Lori @ 10:30
30 CLOSED
Shopping
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS
JUNE 2016 Lackawaxen / Shohola Township 9:30am—2pm
EVERY MONDAY
EVERY THURSDAY
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Exercise with Lana @ 12:30
Lunch
Cards & Games
Exercise
Lunch
Medical Transport
6/8 I & A every 2nd Wed 10—12
6/15 BP / Glucose (3rd Wednesday of
month)
6/29 Birthdays (Last Wednesday of
month)
Cards & Games & Bingo
Exercise with Annette
Lunch
JUNE 2016 Milford Library Senior Center
Lunch
reservations
at the
Milford
Center are
necessary. If
you wish to
make them.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Cards & Games
Lunch
Yoga with Lori @ 10:30 tentative
EVERY FRIDAY
Bingo 10:30 Cards & Games
Lunch
Exercise with Lana @ 12 noon
6/10 Center CLOSED
Dingmans PICNIC at Akenac Park
6/13 Blood Pressure 10:30-11:30
6/17 I & R
6/24 CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS
Call the Pike
County Area
Agency on
Aging at 570775-5550 or
570-832-1929
and leave a
message
Center Hours: Wednesdays 9am—2pm and Fridays 10am—3pm
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JUNE 2016 Blooming Grove Activities
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
In partnership with the
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Association for the Blind, Cards
support meetings will be
held every 3rd Wednesday of Dominoes, Rummikube
the month in Blooming Grove
from 11:00 to 1:00. Please
register with our
Transportation Dept. at
570-296-3408
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Blood Pressure
Bingo
Exercise with Lana
Wii bowling practice
3
6 CLOSED
13 Medical Transport
Monday’s Angels
8 CLOSED
9 CLOSED
10 CLOSED
Bigger Shopping
Dingman & Shohola
Bigger Shopping
Milford & Matamoras
Bigger Shopping
Promised Land
Dingmans
PICNIC at
Akenac
Park
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15
16
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VA Rep @ 9:00am
Cards
Bingo
Dominoes, Rummikube Exercise with Lana
Grief Support 10:30
Wii bowling practice
Arts & Crafts
Exercise w/ Lana
Advisory Council
Wii bowling practice
20 Medical Transport
Cards
7 CLOSED
Alzheimer Support
1:30
12:30
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Cards
Tai Chi 10:30
Association for the
Blind Support Group
Meeting 11:00-1:00
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22
23
24
Arts & Crafts
Exercise w/ Lana
Wii bowling practice
Cards
Bingo
Arts & Crafts
Exercise with Lana
Cards
Dominoes, Rummikube
Wii bowling practice
Tai Chi 10:30
27 Medical Transport
Ombudsman 1:30
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29
30
Arts & Crafts
Exercise w/ Lana
Wii bowling practice
Cards
Bingo
Tai Chi 10:30
Dominoes, Rummikube Exercise with Lana
Wii bowling practice
Birthday Celebration
Seniors Are Our First Priority
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MONDAY
JUNE 2016 Menu
TUESDAY
Farmers Market Vouchers will be
distributed in Blooming Grove on
Wednesdays and Thursdays from
10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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Tossed Salad
Lemon chicken
Herbed Rice & Peas
Dinner Roll
Cookies
13
Tomato Juice
Chili Con Carne
over Rice
Corn & Red
Peppers
Corn Muffin
Fruit Cocktail
7
Black Bean/Corn
Salad
Italian Sausage
Peppers /Onions
Hoagie
Potatoes O’Brien
Apple Sauce
THURSDAY
1
2
Southwest Corn
Mandarin Salad
Chowder
& Wht Crx
Sweet & Sour
Beef Stroganoff
Chicken with Rice
Pasta
Stir Fry Vegetables
Glazed Carrots
Wheat Bread
Pineapples
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Three Bean Salad
Stuffed Cabbage
Mashed Potatoes
Carrots
Granola Bar
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Carrot Salad
Stuffed Chicken
Breast
Herbed Rice Medley
Brussel sprouts
Fresh Fruit
FRIDAY
3
Cranberry Juice
Hot Roast Turkey
Sandwich & Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Succotash
Peaches
10
No Salad
14
15
16
17
Red Cabbage Salad
Cottage Cheese
Minestrone Soup &
Tossed Salad
Alaskan
Pollock
& Fruit
Wheat Crax
Stuffed Shells w/
Scalloped Potatoes Chili Burger on Bun
Tomato Sauce
Turkey & Swiss
Spinach
Scalloped Potatoes
Italian Green Beans
on Rye Lett/Tom
Dinner Roll
Mixed Vegetables
Italian bread
Mandarin Oranges
Pasta Salad
Fresh fruit
Chocolate Pudding
Ice cream
20
21
Tomato Orzo Soup
Broccoli & Chick
Chef Salad (Turkey/
Pea Salad
Ham/Cheese)
BBQ Chicken
Buttered Noodles
Potato Salad
Corn
& Red Peppers
Dinner Roll
Wheat Bread
Chocolate Cake
Pears
27
Red Beets &
Onions
Salisbury Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Zucchini &
Tomatoes
Wheat Bread
Fresh Fruit
WEDNESDAY
Salad Bar Days
28
Tossed Salad
Italian Meatballs
Pasta
Tomato Sauce
Italian bread
Cauliflower Medley
Jello
22
Cucumber Salad
Chicken Cordon
Blue
Confetti Rice
Peas & Onions
Cherry Cobbler
29
Waldorf Salad
Chicken Vegetable
Stew On A Biscuit
Parsley Potatoes
Yogurt Cup
23
Split Pea Soup
Macaroni & Cheese
with Ham
String Beans
Rye Bread
Fruited Jello
24
Cranberry Juice
Chicken Nuggets
Potatoes O’Brien
Broccoli medley
Dinner Roll
Fresh Fruit
30
PLEASE
Cole Slaw
FILL OUT AND
Lemon Pepper Fish
RETURN OUR
Stewed Tomatoes
SURVEY TO BE
Scalloped Potatoes
ENTERED INTO A
Wheat Bread
DRAWING FOR A
Ice Cream
WALMART GIFT
CARD
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HAPPY 97th BIRTHDAY FRANK
Representative Rosemary Brown and the volunteers in
our Dingman’s Center getting ready to
deliver meals on wheels.
Robin giving a nutritional training in Lackawaxen
March Birthdays
Pat, Carolyn & Nina
Bev Simons & Meg Janusewski from
Honesdale National Bank delivering
meals on wheels.
Our Agency is always looking for Pike
County residents who would be
gracious enough to make the world a better
place for our Seniors.
If you are interested, please contact our
Volunteer Coordinator, Lana Romeo at
570-775-5550 ext.1317.
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EVENTS and PROGRAMS
FREE GRIEF
SUPPORT
Professional
counselling 2nd
Wednesday of
the month at
10:30 am in
Blooming
Grove.
Please call 570775-5550 for a
referral.
Craft/Vendor
Fair
September
10th.
Did you
donate the dvd
“Do You Love
Me” with
Maureen
O’Hara? If you
did, please see
Lana. It’s very
important!
Blooming Grove Center
will be CLOSED JUNE 6th thru JUNE 10th.
All other centers will be OPENED as usual.
Farmers Market checks will be distributed by the site
managers at the other centers during this time.
DINGMANS PICNIC
Friday, June 10th
at Camp Akenac for
ALL CENTERS
10:00 AM
Donation $3.00
Come join us for a fun filled day.
Hot dog, hamburgers, salads & watermelon
Wear your sneakers and bring your sunglasses!
Games
Entertainment
Call transportation early to make sure you get a ride!
570-296-3408
Luncheon Show
Friday, August 19, 2016
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Join us for the Spectacular 2016 Summer Musical at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in New
Jersey. Featuring some classic rockin’ and soulful hits from the 50s through the 70s,
with a special emphasis on the legendary female vocalists from that era. Along with
great voices, this lively show will have beautiful sets and costumes, along with a
phenomenal onstage orchestra!
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Price includes deluxe motor coach, full course meal,
desserts, the show, tips & taxes.
Bus leaves at 9:30am from Blooming Grove Senior Center
Contact: Lana Romeo at 570-775-5550 ext. 1317
Do you have Medicare questions?
You can call to speak with an APPRISE Counsellor.
For help call 570-775-5550 ext. 1313.
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Where to Find Information About the Medicare Plans Available in your County:
* Medicare & You 2016 Handbook
* www.medicare.gov Call APPRISE at: 1-800-783-7067
* Call Medicare at: 1-800-633-4227 (Phone) or 1-877-486-2048 (TTY)
* Or call us at: 570-775-5550 for an appointment to assist you
Pike County Area Agency on Aging
Executive Director - Robin S. LoDolce - email: [email protected]
Waiver Supervisor— Rene Bernatzky
Nutrition Site Managers- Cherie Ann Bland, Lea Langer, Jean Imperiale
Activity & Program Director & Prime Time Health Coordinator - Lana Romeo
Blooming Grove Center-150 Pike County Blvd., Hawley, PA 18428
(Phone 570-775-5550 or 1-800-233-8911 Fax: 570-775-5558)
Office / Center: Monday through Friday - 8am to 4pm
Dingmans Center American Legion 851-107 Ball Park Rd, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
570-828-7812—Tuesday & Friday 9am to 3pm
Lackawaxen/Shohola Township Center- Lackawaxen Fire Dept., Beisel Beck Rd. & Rte. 590,
Lackawaxen, PA 18435. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 2pm (Phone-570-685-7808)
Milford Center—Pike County Library, 119 E. Harford St., Milford, PA 18337— Wednesdays & Fridays
9 am to 3 pm—(Phone: 570-832-1929)
Advisory Council
Chairperson: *Patricia Crane * Steven R. Guccini, Commissioner Representative * Doris Bannon * Charlotte Bell *
*Jeanne Carlstedt * Jacqueline Edicicco * Georgiana Ehrlich * George Kanfer* Marianne McMillin *
Ethel Musselwhite * Joe Shevlin * Catherine Steele * Rita Tepperman * Eileen Arenson * Sue Siska *
Pike County Commissioners - Richard A. Caridi * Matt Osterberg * Steven R. Guccini*
Pike County Transportation Hours 7:30am—4:00pm Phone 570-296-3408 Fax 570-296-3409
Toll Free: 1-866-681-4947
Disclaimer: All information contained herein, is made available as an information service only. The information contained in this publication is not intended to replace official versions of that information. Although every reasonable effort is made to assure accuracy, the information presented without
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