active living - Senior Resources of Guilford
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active living - Senior Resources of Guilford
Newsletter Edition March/April 2014 Senior Resources of Guilford 301 East Washington Street Greensboro, NC 27401 The Greensboro Senior Center ACTIVE LIVING A North Carolina Certified Center of Excellence Center Hours Monday –Friday: 8:30-5:00 Staff Phone 336-373-4816 Fax 336-373-4922 www.senior-resourcesguilford.org www.guilfordboomers.org Senior Center Director Jennifer Nichols Assistant Coordinator Katie Mitchell Site Manager Terry Gary Rural Outreach Bruce Fletcher, Tracey Keaton Refugee Outreach Narayan Khadka Montagnard Outreach Y Hin Nie Vietnamese Outreach Phat Pham The mission of Senior Resources of Guilford is to serve our diverse community of seniors and their families by advocating and providing supportive services that enhance the independence, health and quality of the life for seniors. The Greensboro Senior Center is a place where adults 55 years of age and older are invited to socialize with their peers, eat lunch, and participate in a variety of programs. The Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with programmed activities throughout the day. Public transportation may be available for adults age 60+ who are unable to drive through County Mobility Services and SCAT transportation systems. There is no fee to attend the Center or to participate in most scheduled programs and activities. There may be a fee associated with trips and certain classes. Also, space is available for senior clubs or senior group meetings. Holiday Closings Friday, April 18th A Matter of Balance Living Healthy Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. beginning April 9th through May 28th Monday, 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. beginning May 5th through June 9th at McGirt-Horton Branch Public Library 2501 Phillips Avenue, Greensboro, NC at Center United Methodist Church 6142 Lake Brandt Road, Summerfield, NC Instructors: Katie Shore-Mitchell and Debbie Miller Registration is required for this free class. Call Katie to register at 373-4816. Instructors: Tracey Keaton and an instructor from the PTRC Registration is required for this free class. Call Katie to register at 373-4816. A Matter of Balance is an evidence-based program designed to reduce the fear of falling, stop the fear of falling cycle, and improve activity levels among older adults. Classes include group discussions, mutual problem solving, exercises to improve strength, coordination and balance as well as a home safety evaluation. Living Healthy is an evidence-based program designed for individuals with chronic diseases including arthritis, chronic pain, and heart disease. Participants will learn: techniques for overcoming their chronic condition, medication management, communication skills, healthy eating guidelines, exercise tips and more. Visit Us at 301 E. Washington Street, Downtown Greensboro l Resources! Blood Pressure Checks Speaker: Katie Shore-Mitchell 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 24th in the Senior Center Nutrition News & Brain Fitness with Katie 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 28th in the Senior Center Free Blood Pressure Checks by Tammy Blakely, RN from Golden Living Center will be available at the Senior Center: SeniorLine Call Today 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 4th 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 1st Receive Information on: Housing Resources Transportation Options Caregiver Assistance Low Income Subsidy, Do You Qualify? Speaker: Cindy Richter, Guilford County SHIIP Coordinator Monday, April 7th at 10:00 a.m. in the Greensboro Senior Center The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) provides assistance and information about senior health insurance issues including help with Medicare, Part D Prescription Drug Coverage and Extra Help. Presentation by: Latora Banks with Guilford Health Care Center Thursday, March 13th at 10:00 a.m. in the Greensboro Senior Center Email: [email protected] 2 Other Food or Meal Assistance Programs Free Legal Services Home Repair Programs Health/Dental Resources And More! Tracey Keaton, Senior Center Rural Outreach Site Manager will be representing Senior Resources of Guilford at the Discover Good Living “EXPO” Saturday, April 26th 8:00 a.m. until noon Pleasant Garden Town Hall 4920 Alliance Church Road Pleasant Garden, NC SHIIP Coordinator, Cindy Richter High Point/Jamestown 884-4816 Greensboro 373-4816 extension 253 Home Delivered Meals This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about Senior Resources of Guilford’s Rural Outreach Program located at sites throughout the county. Check Us Out Online at www.senior-resources.guilford.org Nationally accredited by the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems, SeniorLine provides information, referrals, and assistance to older adults and their families. Free Legal Aid Available the first Thursday of each month from 1:003:00 pm in our Caregiver Library by appointment. Please call 272-0148 or email [email protected] to make an appointment. Call Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm Greensboro 333-6981 High Point/Jamestown 884-6981 Who can benefit from ElderFit? Joe Libera, Licensed Physical Therapist Ideal for seniors who desire to improve their strength, balance and endurance. ElderFit programs open to Greensboro Senior Center Participants: Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available for Guilford County Residents 60+Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from February 3rd through April 11th by appointment only. Call SeniorLine at 333-6981 to make an appointment. Better Balance, Bigger Brains with Joe Libera Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Senior Center ElderFit events requiring registration: Falls Screening Wednesday, March 19th 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Fitness Room Fitness Screening Tuesday, April 1st 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Senior Center Space is limited. Call the Senior Center at 373-4816 to register for these events. Check Us Out Online at www.senior-resources.guilford.org 7 Exercise Opportunities MONDAY: AHOY (Add Health to Our Years) Join us for this chair exercise class to help manage arthritis pain, improve flexibility and balance. Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Instructor: Chipper Knuckles TUESDAY: Better Balance, Bigger Brains: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Instructor: Joe Libera Tai Chi Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. Instructor: Dale Stacy WEDNESDAY: Group Chair Exercise DVD: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Wii Bowling: Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Yoga: Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. Instructor: Ellen Ammirato THURSDAY: Better Balance, Bigger Brains: Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Instructor: Joe Libera FRIDAY: Exercise DVD: Fridays at 9:15 a.m. All classes are FREE!! 4 Clubs Sewing Club: Create pillows to be distributed to cancer patients undergoing treatments. Mondays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. The Forget-Me-Nots Club: Become part of our social discussion club. Monday, March 24th, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday, April 21st, 10:00-11:00 a.m. The Red Hats Club: Celebrate your senior years in style with the Red Hats Club! Join us as we add fun and companionship to our retirement years. Monday, March 24th, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, April 28th, 10:00 a.m. Crochet and Knitting Club: Bring your own project or participate in our service projects. Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Beading Club: Bring your own project. Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. Greensboro Senior Center Choir: Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. Book Club: Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Bridge Club: Fridays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Donations/Wish List: Non-perishable items for Bingo Prizes such as paper towels, canned goods, toiletries. Michaels gift cards, Elmer's glue, paint brushes, scissors, construction paper, acrylic paint, beads, 4-ply yarn in various colors. “Like” Senior Resources of Guilford on Facebook! Classes Art Class with Margaret: March 5th & 19th at 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. beginning in April Advanced Sewing: Bring your own pattern or project to work on. Wednesday, March 12th, 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. beginning in April Writing with Wanda: Thursdays, 1:15 p.m. Crafts with Diana: Create special monthly craft projects. Fridays, 9:00 a.m. Computer Classes Drop in Activities Want to know what’s available for you to do if there is not a scheduled program in the Senior Center? Well, we have drop-in activities available when there is not a scheduled program being held in the Senior Center including: Puzzles, word puzzles Board Games, dominoes Trivia Playing Cards Wii Game Console TV and VCR/DVD player Sewing Machines in Craft Room 3 Exercise Machines in the Fitness Room (with completed medical form) Computer Lab with Internet Access Caregiver Resource Library Some activities are available at all times. Some items like the computer lab, TV, and Wii are available only when they are not in use by a scheduled program. Instructor: Julia Kendall Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 p.m. Basic Computer Class Level 1 Introduction to the computer, Microsoft Word, Email, Internet plus more in this class. Thursdays 1:00-2:00 p.m. Basic Computer Class Level 2 Introduction to the basics of Microsoft Excel, how to cut & paste, Facebook and more in this class. Workshops are FREE, but you must register. A limit of three reservations will be taken for each workshop date. Call the Greensboro Senior Center at 373-4816 or email: [email protected] to reserve your spot. Welcome new RSVP Director Crystal Mercer! Thank you to all the RSVP volunteers who serve in the Greensboro Senior Center! Welcome The Greensboro Senior Center welcomes its new Senior Center Director, Jennifer Nichols. Jennifer has transitioned from her previous role as the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Director at Senior Resources of Guilford to the Senior Center Director. She is a Certified Activity Director with seven years experience working with seniors in the Activity Profession. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from UNC-Greensboro. “Our seniors are so vital and important to our community. I am thrilled to be in a role where I can assist them to be as active as they desire, enable them to share their skills and talents and connect them to resources and services that will benefit their health and well being.” ~Jennifer Follow Senior Resources of Guilford on Twitter @SrResourcesGuil 5 Refugee Outreach English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes: Mondays 9:30 a.m. at the Greensboro Senior Center Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. at the High Point YWCA 1:00 p.m. at the Greensboro Senior Center Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. at the Greensboro Senior Center 1:00 p.m. at the Greensboro Senior Center Fridays 9:00 a.m. at the High Point YWCA Citizenship & Culture Class: Mondays 12:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Senior Center Refugee Weekday Educational/ Recreational Program: 10:00 a.m. the 2nd, 3rd, 4th Thursdays at Elm Towers in High Point 10:00 a.m. on Fridays at the Greensboro Senior Center in Greensboro Montagnard and Vietnamese Monthly Meetings Montagnard and Vietnamese adults 60 years of age and older meet at 10:00 a.m. the second Saturday of each month for informational presentations. Bhutanese Bhutanese Monthly Meetings Bhutanese adults meets at 10:00 a.m. the third Saturday of each month for informational presentations. 6 Community Nutrition Did you know that the Greensboro Senior Center is one of eight sites that meets daily for a congregate meal and senior activities? If you are interested in staying active, but can’t make it to downtown Greensboro, contact SeniorLine at 333-6981 for more information on how you can get involved: Rural Outreach Each site meets monthly from 10 am to 1pm with a catered lunch served free to Adults 60+. Southeast Guilford: Moriah UMC 3611 Liberty Road March 4th, The Snappy Tappers perform April 1st, Container Gardening w/Becky Downtown Greensboro Greensboro Senior Center Site Manager: Terry Gary 301 E. Washington Street Oak Ridge: Oak Ridge UMC 2424 Oak Ridge Road March 5th, Pianist Bill Ingram performs April 2nd, Container Gardening w/Becky Center of Greensboro Gateway Plaza Site Manager: Patricia Jones 200 Spring Garden Street Colfax: Shady Grove Wesleyan Church 119 N. Bunker Hill Road March 11th, Bingo April 8th, Gail Paschal performs Northern Greensboro Hall Towers Site Manager: Gerry Overton 2314 North Church Street Morehead-Simkins Site Manager: Diana Cole 1301 Jolson Street Southern Greensboro Tolbert New Light Baptist Church, Site Manager: Virginia Garrett 1105 Willow Road Gibsonville J.O. Harper Senior Center, Site Manager: Connie Williams 400 Steele Street Between Jamestown and Pleasant Garden Burnett’s Chapel United Methodist Church Site Manager: Sue Hodgin 1201 Burnett’s Chapel Road High Point Elm Towers Site Manager: Betty Stone 701 South Elm Street (336) 373-4816 extension 237 or [email protected] Center (Summerfield): Center UMC 6142 Lake Brandt Road March 11th, St. Patrick’s Craft w/Becky April 8th, Entertainment Stokesdale: Stokesdale UMC 8305 Loyola Drive March 13th, Preventing Falls & Injuries April 10th, Breakfast with Crafts to follow Pleasant Garden: Pleasant Garden UMC 4834 Pleasant Garden Road March 18th, Fire Safety & Fall Prevention April 15th, Container Gardening w/Becky Summerfield: Summerfield UMC 2334 Scalesville Road March 18th, The Snappy Tappers perform April 17th, Container Gardening w/Becky Contact Bruce Fletcher at 373-4816 for more information Trips Men’s Breakfast at McDonald’s 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 10th 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 14th African American Atelier 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12th Bowling at Triad Lanes 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 31st 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28th Cost to participant is $5.00 Old Mill of Guilford 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26th Lunch at Golden Corral (your cost) Young at Heart Concert 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1st Bicentennial Gardens 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 21st Bring your own bag lunch To register for these Greensboro Senior Center trips call the Senior Center at 373-4816. Senior Resource Travelers Trips “Golden Oldies” Friday, April 25th Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre Wytheville, VA “American Music Jubilee” Thursday, May 22nd Rudy Theatre Selma, NC on any of the Rural Outreach Sites. Outreach Coordinators: Bruce Fletcher and Tracey Keaton For trip details, pricing and to register, please contact Bruce Fletcher, Outreach Coordinator at 373-4816. (336) 373-4816 extension 237 or [email protected] 3