May/June Tides and Times

May/June 2018

TIDES AND TIMES

A publication by the New Hanover
County Senior Resource Center

The mission of the Senior Resource Center is to act as the fo-
cal point for Aging Services in New Hanover County by

providing services which promote wellness, encourage inde-
pendence, and enhance quality of life for all older persons.

Senior Resource Center OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
2222 S. College Road
Across the country, older Americans—a rapidly growing population—are taking part in activi-
Wilmington, NC 28403 ties that promote wellness and social connection. They are sharing their wisdom and experi-
ence with future generations, and they are giving back to their communities. They’re working
910-798-6400 and volunteering, mentoring and learning, leading and engaging.
www.src.nhcgov.com

Kelly Gill, Editor

Hours of Operation: For 55 years, Older Americans Month (OAM) has been observed to recognize older Americans
Monday thru Friday and their contributions to our communities. Led by the Administration for Community Liv-
ing’s Administration on Aging, every May offers opportunity to hear from, support, and cele-
8:00-5:00, brate our nation’s elders. This year’s OAM theme, “Engage at Every Age”, emphasizes the im-
Thursdays 8:00-6:30 portance of being active and involved, no matter where or when you are in life. You are never
too old (or too young) to participate in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and

emotional well-being.

We will be closed It is becoming more apparent that remaining socially engaged can improve the quality of life
on for older adults. Throughout the month, the Senior Resource Center will be celebrating Older
Americans Month with many activities designed to help give you the tools to stay active and
MONDAY, MAY 28TH
engaged.

SRC Staff: We encourage you to participate in the upcoming Health and Resource Fair on Wednesday,
Jeanette Bell May 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Learn about federal, state, and local resources that
Karla Bridgers can help support your healthy lifestyle, and make plans to attend the listening session between
Margaret Bryant 10 and 12. Information gathered at the listening session will help to inform and shape the
Bart Canny North Carolina 2019-2023 Aging Services Plan. What matters to you? Let your voice be heard
and join us. (More information on the listening session and upcoming health and resource
Marlene Carney
Ellen Connor fair is provided on page 2 and 3 of this newsletter)
Brigid Cotton
Shantel Davis
Chris Dodson
Kelly Gill
Valorie Hatten
Rebecca Hayes
Tina Heath

Allie Hernandez
Jared Holmes
Greg Kennedy
Jeffrey Lee
Teresa Nelson
Sam Norris
Amber Smith
Valerie Smith
Pam Wall
Andrew Zeldin

This newsletter, monthly activity calendar, lunch menu and all the latest
information on the SRC is available on-line at https://src.nhcgov.com

May/June 2018

AGING POLICY LISTENING SESSION

WHEN: Wednesday, May 30, 10 a.m.-noon

WHERE: NHC Senior Resource Center

2222 S. College Road, Wilmington

The NC Division of Aging and Adult Services and North Carolina
Association of Area Agencies on Aging are co-hosting listening

sessions to help identify the needs of North Carolina's older
citizens, disabled adults and their caregivers.

The information gathered will inform North Carolina’s
2019-2023 Aging Services Plan.

Attendees may register to speak upon arrival at the session or
in advance at bit.ly/AgingListeningSession.
Speakers will be limited to three minutes.

COMMENTS CAN ALSO BE SENT TO:

Aging Plan—Division of Aging and Adult Services
2101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2101

[email protected] 919-733-0443 (fax)

May/June 2018

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30TH SENIOR CENTER
10:00 TO 1:00 ID CARDS

AT THE SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER All seniors at the Senior Re-
2222 S COLLEGE ROAD source Center are made a free
ID card when they become new
ATTENDANCE IS FREE! members. These cards are to be
scanned anytime you attend a
OVER 30 VENDORS WILL BE IN class or activity.
ATTENDANCE INCLUDING...
VETERANS SERVICES Why are the ID cards important? When you scan your card, the
system tracks attendance overall, and counts for specific clas-
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ses. These attendance figures are necessary when it comes to
LEGAL AID showing our funding sources how many people are visiting and
utilizing the SRC. We also use the numbers to determine
NC SERVICES FOR THE DEAF & HARD OF which classes are popular, which are experiencing low attend-
HEARING ance, etc.

AMERICAN RED CROSS Do you have an ID card? If not, please notify the volunteer at
WILMINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY the front desk in the lobby. They will assist you in filling out
the necessary form.
NHC ELECTIONS
AARP Please help us and scan your ID card each time you’re here.
The card can be scanned at the kiosk in the front lobby.
WAVE TRANSIT
AND MANY MORE! ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

INFORMATIONAL SESSION ON ADVANCE Elder abuse is a significant public health problem. Each year,
DIRECTIVES hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused,
neglected, or financially exploited. Elder abuse, including ne-
KITCHEN FIRE SAFETY DEMONSTRATION glect and exploitation, is experienced by 1 out of every 10 peo-
MEDICARE SCAMS INFORMATION ple, ages 60 and older, who live at home. This statistic is likely
COOKING DEMONSTRATION an underestimate because many victims are unable or afraid to
HEALTH SCREENINGS disclose or report the violence.
EXERCISE DEMONSTRATIONS
How can we prevent elder abuse?
*Check in often on older adults who may have few friends or
family members.
*Learn how the signs of elder abuse differ from the normal ag-
ing process.
*Educate yourself and others on how to recognize and report
elder abuse.

On May 7th at 4 pm, the proclamation for Elder Abuse Preven-
tion month will be read at the NHC Commissioners meeting.

Please join us for a special tree planting ceremony at 9:30 am
on Wednesday, May 30th at the Senior Center, as we plant a
tree in honor of Elder Abuse month.

DOOR PRIZES! SRC EXTRA HOURS
Learn about Federal, State, and Local resources
Did you know that the Senior Center is now open until 6:30 on
that support active and healthy aging. Thursdays? This is a great time to use the exercise equipment,
take a Geri-Fit class, or grab a book to read!

**Free transportation to the event is available for AARP SMART DRIVER COURSES
seniors 65 and over. Please call the SRC’S
AARP Smart Driver Courses are specifically designed for driv-
Transportation Department (910-798-6413) at least ers age 50 and older. Refresh your driving skills, while gaining
three days in advance to reserve your transportation. knowledge of the rules and hazards on the road.

Need more information on the event? Call For pricing and class information, please contact Edith De-
910-798-6400 or visit our website at src.nhcgov.com Grammont at [email protected], or call 917-533-
1096.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE May/June 2018
MONTH OF MAY
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE
MONTH OF JUNE

Friday, May 4th Cinco De Mayo/Kentucky Derby
At 10 a.m., we’ll begin our Cinco De Mayo celebration with mu- Thursday, June 7th Bingo/ClearCaptions’ Program
sic and Cinco De Mayo culture. At 12:30, we will have Derby Join us at 9:30 for Bingo and stay to for the presentation from
Games and non-alcoholic mint juleps, then will have a special the NC Deaf and Hard of Hearing on the ClearCaptions’ Feder-
showing of the great film, Secretariat, following the journey of ally Funded Program for those with hearing loss. Learn about
the 1973 Triple Crown winner, Secretariat, from 12:45-2:45 pm. special benefits and upcoming free captioning for smart
The film is rated PG. phones.

Friday, May 11th Mother’s Day Tea Friday, June 15th Bow-Tie Tea
We’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day in style—join us for tea and We’re celebrating Fathers Day with a Bow-tie tea at 12:30 pm.
cakes at 10:00 a.m. Music will be provided by the popular and Come join us for tea and treats to celebrate Father’s Day! Don’t
very talented “Senior Moment Duo”. forget to wear your best bow-tie!

Monday, May 14th WMPO Long Range Plan meeting Tuesday, June 19th Black Panther movie
The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning organiza- Join us to watch the blockbuster hit, the Black Panther, from
tion’s (WMPO) primary responsibility is providing transporta- 12:30—2:45 pm! Come see what everyone’s been raving about
tion planning services. They are currently working on their in this thrilling , action packed film! Rated PG-13.
plan for the future, and need your input! These workshops will
allow the public to provide input on everything from current Wednesday, June 27th Alternative Transit 101
problems to big new ideas for our transportation system. Representatives from WAVE transit will be here to discuss al-
Join us at 4:00 pm, and let them know what transportation
needs are important to you! ternative transportation at 10:00 am. Have you started driving

Friday, May 18th Doughnuts with a Deputy less? Want to know what other methods of transportation are
Join us at 10:30 for an overview of the Sherriff’s Department’s out there? Join us for this free presentation.
Vice and Narcotics Unit. Coastal Horizons will also be here to
discuss their agency and services they provide. Thursday, June 28th Ice Cream Social

Who doesn’t love ice cream? Join us at 12:30 pm for a free ice
cream social in the Friendship Café.

Monday, May 21st and Thursday, May 24th Friday, June 29th Independence Day Celebration
WPD Citizens Academy In honor of Independence Day, please join us at 10:30 am for
On May 21st and 24th from 6 to 8 pm, Wilmington Police De- festivities including entertainment and patriotic music.
partment will host a special Citizens Academy for Seniors.
They will go over the history of the WPD and will have demon-
strations from many of the departments such as the SWAT

team and K9’s. The academy is FREE, and registration is re-
quired. Call Brigid at 798-6444 to register!

Wednesday, May 23rd Cook-out Celebration
Join us at 11:30 for a free cookout! Staff members will be grill-
ing hot dogs, we’ll have entertainment, and outdoor games!

Wednesday, May 30th Health and Resource Fair
Make plans to join us for the Health and Resource Fair from 10-
1, and attend the special listening session on the NC Aging Poli-
cy during the event. (This listening session will be one of only
three to be held across our state!)

We’ll also have a tree planting at 9:30, in recognition of Elder
Abuse Awareness Month.

All special events listed are free to attend and are
being held in addition to our regularly scheduled activities.
Please refer to the last two pages of the newsletter for information on

daily programming and events.

CATHERINE KENNEDY GRANT AWARDED May/June 2018

In February, the Volunteer Older Citizens Action League COMPUTER CENTER
(VOCAL) helped write and submit a grant application to
the Catherine Kennedy Foundation for the Senior Resource The Computer Center at the Senior Resource Center is
Center’s short term home delivered meal program. The open every Friday morning from 9-11 am so you may regis-
grant was awarded for a second consecutive year as the ter and pay for upcoming computer classes. All classes are
Catherine Kennedy Foundation could see a concrete solu- $30 each (for the series of 4 classes). Current and former
tion and real difference being made through the short term students can also attend these lab sessions if they require
HDM program. The Short Term Home Delivered Meal assistance with their Windows computers.
program would not be possible without the support of the
Catherine Kennedy Foundation and the leadership of VO- May: Computer Skills for Seniors
CAL, who continues to invest in the Senior Center every Tues/Thurs 9:30-12:00 May 15, 17, 22, 24
year.
June: Computer Skills for Seniors
The goal of the Short Term Home Delivered Meals Program Mon/Wed 9:30-12:00 June 11, 13, 18, 20
is to enhance quality of life for persons returning home af-
ter a recent hospitalization or rehabilitation admission in a The Center continues to have a need for volunteers to help
manner that encourages their return to independence. students during a class. Every two students share a coach
Program participants, adults age 60 and over, receive a
home delivered lunch Monday thru Friday for 4 to 6 weeks, who keeps them on-track and gives them guidance, a full
prepared at the SRC Nutrition site by a local catering com- class requires 5 coaches. If you are familiar with Windows
pany. These meals provide clients with reliable access to and have basic computer skills and experience, you qualify.
better overall nutrition while recovering, with the goal of Please call Allie at 798-6406 to volunteer.
helping participants return to pre injury and/or illness sta-
tus within the 4 to 6 week timeframe. Thank you to Cathe- For more information on the Computer Center, please call
rine Kennedy Foundation and VOCAL for their continued 798-6430.
support. For more information, please contact Andrew
Zeldin, Ellen Connor, or Jeff Lee at 798-6400. WALKING CLUB

VITA PROGRAM REPORTS HUGE NUMBERS Are you tired of walking
alone? Looking for a new
The New Hanover County Senior Resource Center’s VITA way to improve your health
program just completed our 40th year! and motivate yourself? Join
the new walking club at the
During the recent Income Tax season, our free VITA pro- SRC! The club will walk on
gram (Volunteer Income Tax assistance) reports record- the beautifully paved trail,
breaking numbers of returns that they filed for folks this right next to the Center each
year. Wednesday at 10:00 am.
Interested participants
Here is the breakdown: should meet at the entrance
Over 5,000 tax returns were started. of the Senior Center prompt-
Almost 3,000 clients were served at the Senior Resource ly at 10.
Center, and over 1,000 clients were served at the Carolina
Beach and Main Library locations. The first club walk will begin on
Wednesday, May 2nd. What is
We are grateful to our dedicated VITA volunteers, who needed to join? Proper footwear
make this all possible each year! (sneakers) and completion of the
SRC’s participation form.
Are you interested in being a volunteer with the VITA pro-
gram? Call Allie at 798-6406 to find out how you can help. Call Ellen or Margaret at 798-
6400 to register. The simplest
change you can make to improve
your health is to start walking.

MEDICARE QUESTIONS?

Do you or your loved ones
have Medicare?

If you have questions,

SHIIP can help. Call Allie at

798-6406 for a

FREE appointment. Senior’s Health Insurance

Information Program

May/June 2018

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS
Engage at every Age—this year’s theme for Older Ameri-
cans Month...Volunteering can reap large rewards for
ourselves. Giving back to those less fortunate than us is a
wonderful experience and so worthwhile. Studies suggest
that volunteering is good for mental health, helps to pre-
vent isolation, promotes healthy physical activity, and
even helps to bridge the generation gap.

There are volunteer opportunities everywhere. No matter
which cause you choose, you’ll experience the joy that
comes from knowing that you’re using a unique set of
skills and lifetime of experience to help others in need.
What better reward than that?

The Senior Resource Center utilizes volunteers daily. We
also partner with community non-profits to provide them
with senior volunteers as well. Recently, RSVP volun-
teers joined NHRMC volunteers for the Medication Take
Back Event held at the SRC, where over 7 boxes of medi-
cations were collected. In addition, our staff participates
in volunteer activities as they can, and recently volun-
teered with Work on Wilmington to paint at the Cape
Fear Literacy Council.

Here are some recent photos of volunteers in action—if
you need help finding the perfect volunteer opportunity
for you, please call the Senior Center at 798-6400. We’re
always looking for additional help!

Volunteers are our Superheroes! We
couldn’t do what we do each day

without our faithful and dedicated
volunteers.

New Hanover County is lucky to
have you!

RSVP VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT May/June 2018

Here are the RSVP Volunteers in the COUPS FOR TROOPS
spotlight for the months of May and
June. If you know an RSVP volunteer Do you get coupons with your
that you would like to nominate, please newspaper? If so and you don’t
contact use all of the coupons, bring
Allie Hernandez at 910-798-6406 or fill them to the Senior Resource
out a nomination form in the front lob- Center! A dedicated group of
by of the Senior Center. volunteers collects the coupons,
organizes and cuts them, and
May Volunteer Spotlight: sends them to our military
Pam Lipka members overseas. They are then able to use the coupons
when shopping at their military bases. Here are some de-
Pam has been a volunteer at the Senior Resource Center tails:
with the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Pro-
gram since 2007. While there are so many things about Pam *A Collection box is located in the lobby at the
we all love, her inclusiveness and kindness to everyone is Senior Resource Center. No cutting is required!
what impresses us most about her desire and commitment
to volunteerism. Pam does not just spend her time helping *Are the coupons expired or close to expiration? No
our community with their tax returns, she volunteers at worries! They can still be used up to 6 months after
Wrightsboro Methodist Church as a Sunday school teacher, expiration.
choir director and international mission trip participant.
Pam volunteered over 355 hours from January-April If you have any additional questions regarding this awesome
2018 to assist and educate our community here at the Senior project, please contact Allie Hernandez at 798-6406.
Resource Center! Pam was driven in her own life to volun-
teer by the following verse: GRANT RECEIVED FOR THE HDM PROGRAM
Matthew 28:19-20 . Pam we are grateful for you and are
honored to have you here at the SRC. The Senior Center’s Home Delivered Meals program is mov-
ing into the future, with the support of the Cape Fear Memo-
June Volunteer Spotlight: rial Foundation. The grant received will assist with the utili-
Jerry Denton zation of the brand new mobile meal application. This ap-
plication eliminates laborious driver route sheets and manu-
Jerry has been a volunteer at the Senior Resource Cen- al data entry processes, using smartphone/gps technology.
ter with the Home Delivered Meals program since
Special thanks to the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation for
2015. He has been driving three days per week and up until the $56,000 award ! We can’t wait to get started!
recently was driving two routes each day. He consistently
goes above and beyond for the Home Delivered Meals cli- OPERATION FAN HEAT RELIEF
ents. His kind heart is evident. At times has offered to take
clients to the Senior Center, doctor appointments, etc. Jerry Operation Fan Heat Relief is a special emergency assistance
always is upbeat and has such a pleasant attitude about what program to help older adult North Carolinians cope with
he does. Through good and bad weather, we can always summer heat. The project began in 1986 and is made possi-
count on Jerry! The Home Delivered Meals clients are lucky ble by contributions from Duke Energy Progress.
to have such giving and passionate volunteers, and Jerry is a
great example! For the past year alone, Jerry logged over Many older adults do not have electric fans or air condition-
600 volunteer hours with our program. ers and are highly susceptible to life-threatening situations,
which could be avoided if they were able to remain cool. The
Thanks to both of these amazing volunteers who give so fans that are collected are given to those citizens who have
much of themselves to others. Congratulations! the greatest need for relief from the heat. The fans are dis-
tributed by the Senior Resource Center and are given as a
——————————————————————————————— gift – they are not to be loaned or retrieved at the end of the
summer. In addition, WECT’s annual fan drive, Fran’s Fans,
Please note: will bring in an extra 300-400 fans to distribute to eligible
The over 50’s Dance and Meet and Mingle citizens. To be eligible the client must meet the following
group scheduled for Tuesday, May 8th have criteria:
been cancelled. We hope you’ll join us in
*Must reside in New Hanover County, be 60 years of age or
June! older or with a disability, and you must have a home situa-
tion where a threat to health and wellbeing exists.

In 2017, over 400 fans were purchased and distributed in
New Hanover County, as well as surrounding counties,
through Operation Fan Heat Relief and Fran’s Fans. We are
very thankful to have support each year from Duke Energy
Progress and WECT to make Operation Fan Heat Relief hap-
pen. The official kickoff to pick up fans at the New Hanover
County Senior Resource Center is May 21, 2018.

May/June 2018

FREE TO ATTEND! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
CALL BRIGID AT 798-6444 TO REGISTER!

NUTRITION CORNER May/June 2018
Studies suggest 20% of a person’s health is due to genetics,
All around you see examples of the Older Americans’ Month another 20% due to the medical care received, and a whop-
theme “engage at every age” as seniors take ownership of ping 60% is due to social, behavioral, and environmental fac-
their health and take steps to improve their physical, mental, tors many of which we can control.
and emotional well-being.
To take control of our life we can:
HealthyPeople.gov defines well-being as “a relative state Be Mindful—Practice Mindfulness in daily life, meditation
where one maximizes his or her physical, mental, and social Live Healthy—Nutrition, Physical activity, Stress mastery
functioning in the context of supportive environments to live Create Connections—Relationships, Community involvement
a full, satisfying, and productive life.” Finding Meaning—Life’s purpose, Spirituality
Feel Safe—Financial, Living conditions
Due to advances in medicine which have eradicated many Healing Environment—At home, In Nature
deadly diseases of the past, and a focus on delaying the grad-
ual aging decline through lifestyle changes, prevention and June is National Dairy Month!
health improvements, older adults are living longer and bet- Women are more likely to have inad-
ter than ever before. I have encouraged and praised one par- equate intake of calcium. The rec-
ticular Senior Resource Center participant as she has em- ommended dietary intake for wom-
braced the aging process and taken charge of her health. en 51 and over is 1200 mg. How
many servings of dairy do you need
Fran Fielding Jones began making major changes in her eat- to meet this recommendation? 3 to 4 servings each
ing habits around 6 months day! 1 cup of milk=300 mg, 1 cup of low fat yo-
ago. She had always been gurt=313-415 mg (check the labels)
health-minded, exercising on a
routine basis but realized she The Senior Center offers many programs to support healthy
was eating out of control. She eating. The monthly Nutrition support group, Finding your
did some research and found a Healthy Balance, is held on the third Thursday of each month
program that met her needs of from 5:30-6:30. Our monthly Diabetes Education and Sup-
eating better, making healthy port group is on the 1st Friday of each month at 10:00 am.
choices, and drinking more Learn how to manage your diabetes and get support and ad-
water. She increased her exer- vice from a certified diabetes educator and nutritionist! Nu-
cise regimen to include daily trition education discussions are every Monday at 11:00 am,
45-60 minute walks and fit- and the 4th Monday of each month, we have healthy cooking
ness classes at the Senior Re- demonstrations at 10:30 am. Make your health a priority!
source Center. Fran is current- Call Ellen at 798-6412 for more information on these pro-
ly taking Geri-Fit and Tai-Chi. grams.
She says “we are very blessed
to have this place (SRC)”. She Here is a delicious recipe to try:
says her new routine gives her increased energy and makes
her feel better about herself which motivates her to challenge LEMON HERB TILAPIA BUNDLES
herself each day to move more. Ingredients:
1 tsp garlic powder
Strategies she uses to stay focused include meal planning and 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, stems removed
maintaining a healthy well-stocked kitchen. She keeps lots of 1/8 tsp salt
fruits and vegetables – avocados and tomatoes to name a few, 1/4 tsp black pepper
fat free cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, multi-grain bread – 4 (6 oz) tilapia fillets
healthy foods from all food groups. She has cut out sweets, 2 tsp canola oil
excessive bread and pasta, and uses them for an occasional 4 (12 inch) squares of aluminum foil
treat. As she moved away from the excessive sweets and sodi- 4 (12 inch) squares of parchment paper
um, she has found that food tastes better. Yes, healthy food is 4 slices of bacon
delicious! She says it’s all about choices, you can still eat 2 cups broccoli florets
what you like, just smaller portions and less frequently. 8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half

When asked about high risk situations, like social gatherings Combine garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside.
where food is abundant, she has the knowledge to be healthy- Brush both sides of each tilapia fillet with canola oil and sprinkle
selective, sometimes bringing her own food to complement with seasonings.
the meal, and most of all, she knows to “forgive yourself and Place parchment paper on top of foil. Place each tilapia fillet on top
move on” when you have gotten off the healthy lifestyle track. of each piece of parchment. Top with lemon slice and even amounts
of broccoli and tomatoes. Loosely fold the parchment/foil over the
Fran says “life is to be enjoyed, means making yourself feel fillets and seal the edges. Place packets on a rimmed baking dish
better. Life can be a struggle if you don’t. We don’t merely and place in preheated 375 degree oven for 18-20 minutes or until
want to exist!” Sounds like Fran is truly engaged in her life, the fish flakes easily with a fork. Be careful when opening the foil
truly engaging at every age. A true success story, Fran! packets as the stem will be very hot. For a summer treat, cook on
the grill rather than in the oven.

May/June 2018

The following activities are held at the Senior Resource Center. Classes are indicated by the day and
time of the week. Please contact the instructor listed for class fee information and supplies needed.

MONDAY

8-4:30 BILLIARDS* & TABLE TENNIS*

8:00 MEN’S EXERCISE Currently FULL, call for info Fran Tabor, 262-2687 [email protected]

8:30 GERI-FIT* (Limited to age 60 and older) Mary Konicki, 793-1625 [email protected]

9:00 CERAMICS* Judy Olsen, 515-8511 [email protected]

9:15 YOGA Giles MacMillan, 777-4392 [email protected]

9:30 GRADS (RSVP Community Service Project) Allie Hernandez, 798-6406

9:00 BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS (4th Monday of the month) Interim Health Care

9:30 BLUE RIBBON WRITERS*(4th Monday of the month) Chris Miller 233-0325
10:00 [email protected]
10:00 CHECKERS* & Spades, Hearts, & Cut Throat card games*, 10-11:30am & 12-4:30pm
Check with SRC Ambassadors as to room assignment/location…it varies.

SCRABBLE* Retha Crawford, 431-1832 or Evelyn Smith, 799-6081 (Table Game Room)

10:00 LINE DANCE (Intermediate Level) Sharon Dixon, 386-7110 [email protected]

10:30 GOLDEN TAPPERS Judy Kelley, 328-3671 [email protected]

10:30 COOKING DEMONSTRATION * (4th Monday of the month) Ellen Connor, 798-6412 [email protected]

12:00 OPEN OIL PAINTING GROUP* Pete Paterson, 799-8888 [email protected]

12:00 TAP FOR BEGINNERS Judy Kelley 798-6409

12:45 DUPLICATE BRIDGE IN TGR* (Limited to 24 players) Paul Olhoeft 686-5554 [email protected]

1:30 STRENGTH & CONDITION & Aerobics Robin Manning, 512-8270 [email protected]

1:30 FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP* (3rd Monday of the month) Bart Canny, 798-6402

*Denotes classes with NO fee

TUESDAY

8:00-4:30 BILLIARDS* & TABLE TENNIS*

8:00 GERI-FIT* (Limited to age 60 and older) Gayla MacMillan, 328-0053 [email protected]

9:00-12:15 PINOCHLE* & CANASTA* in TGR, Sign-up required (TGR is Shared) Jeanie Cheek, 254-1351

9:00 AEROBIC DANCE Jean Burker, 262-0953 [email protected]

10:00 BINGO (small knick-knack prizes only) Margaret Bryant, 798-6420 In the Friendship Café

10:00 CHECKERS*& Spades, Hearts, & Cut Throat card games*, 10-11:30am & 12-2:30pm

10:00 CAPE FEAR RUG HOOKERS Judy Quintman, 619-4531 [email protected]
10:00
10:30 TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS* For 60 and older (Begins on Tuesday, April 3rd) Gayla MacMillan, 340-2672
WISE WOMEN *-Women’s Support Group (3rd Tuesday of the month)
1:00 Ann Foltrauer, 515-6214 [email protected]
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT RUBBER PARTY BRIDGE in TGR* (Players limited to 24)
1:00 Carole Rogers, 367-6739 [email protected]

ART SUPPORT GROUP* (2nd Tuesday of the month) Contact Becky Hayes, 798-6435 or

rhayesnhcgov.com to register

1:30 WILMINGTON PARKINSON’S & LEWY BODY DEMENTIA SUPPORT

(4th Tuesday of the month) Deb Shulse, 612-2917 [email protected]

1:30 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP* (4th Tuesday of the month) Bart Canny, 798-6402

1:45 GENTLE YOGA FOR BONE AND BACK HEALTH (8 week sessions) Annette Crumpton, 617-2011
MEET AND MINGLE SENIORS GROUP* (2ND Tuesday) Valorie Hatten, 798-6485
6:00

7:00-10:00 OVER 50’S DANCE (2nd Tuesday of the month) Tim Gugan, 620-8427 [email protected]

www.overfiftiesdanceclub.org ($8.00 per person, plus finger food or drink) Lesson begins at 7:30, with
dance beginning at 7:50, and ending at 10pm

*Denotes classes with NO fee

All participants must be members of the Senior Resource Center to participate in any classes. This includes free OR fee based clas-
ses. Contact us at 798-6400 to learn how YOU can be a member before attending a class (SRC Membership is FREE).

May/June 2018

WEDNESDAY

8:00-4:30 BILLIARDS* & TABLE TENNIS*

8:00 MEN’S EXERCISE Currently FULL, call for info Fran Tabor, 262-2687 [email protected]

9:00 AEROBICS Annette Crumpton, 617-2011 [email protected]

9:00 DROP IN PARTY BRIDGE* (Pre-Registration) Betsy Bird, 313-0513 [email protected]

9:00 CERAMICS* Judy Olsen, 515-8511 [email protected]

9:30 DISCUSSION GROUP (2nd Wednesday of the month) Chris Miller, 233-0325

10:00 DANCE (Exercise) Sharon Dixon, 386-7110 [email protected]

10:00 WWII REMEMBERED (4th Wednesday of the month in MPR) John Nelson, 399-7020

10:00 CHECKERS* & Spades, Hearts, & Cut Throat card games* (10-11:30am & 12-2:30pm)

10:00 WALKING CLUB Ellen Connor 798-6412 (Meet at SRC entrance)

11:00 TRAVEL MEETING (1st Wednesday of the month) Kitty Richardson, 791-0554 [email protected]

11:15 BRAIN TRAIN Jill Davenport, 512-5976 [email protected]

12:00 OPEN OIL PAINTING* Pete Paterson, 799-8888 [email protected]

12:15 GERI-FIT* (Limited to age 60 and older) Mary Konicki, 793-1625 [email protected]

12:30-4:00 CANASTA* Barbara Perry, 799-8072

2:30 TAP DANCE-PRACTICE SESSION (Sept-May) Sandi Baity, 458-9206 [email protected]

3:30 OPEN BALLROOM DANCE* Chuck Cooper, 392-1161 (Call to confirm) [email protected]

*Denotes classes with NO fee

THURSDAY

8:00-4:30 BILLIARDS* & TABLE TENNIS*

9:00-4:30 PINOCHLE* in TGR (Limited to 24 players) Jeanie Cheek, 254-1351

9:30 CRAFTS, PLARN, and QUILTING* Bring your own materials & supplies. Crafts – Allie Hernandez 798-
10:00 6406, Quilting-Mary 791-5997 or email [email protected]
BALLET Jean Burker, 262-0953 [email protected]

10:00 BINGO (small token knick-knack prizes only) Margaret Bryant, 798-6420

10:00 CHECKERS* & Spades, Hearts, & Cut Throat card games* (10-11:30am & 12-2:30pm)

10:00 DECORATIVE/TOLE PAINTING-ADVANCED Mary Singleton, 791-9513

10:00 BASIC BEGINNER LINE DANCE Evelyn Bradley, 791-6236 or [email protected]

11:00 GOTTA DANCE TAPPERS Carol Loeser, 395-2727 [email protected]

12:15 MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE* Claire Malczyn, 410-897-2754 [email protected]

1:00-4:30 CANASTA in TGR* Ramona Barr, 791-3846

1:00 BASIC ACOUSTIC GUITAR LESSONS * Shantel Davis, 798-6409 (bring your own if you have one)

1:30 STRENGTH & CONDITION Fran Tabor, 262-2687 [email protected] (18 Max)

4:30 YOGA Giles MacMillan, 777-4392 [email protected]
5:30 FINDING YOUR HEALTHY BALANCE Nutrition class * (3rd Thursday of the month) Ellen Connor, 798-6412

5:45 GERI-FIT* (Limited to age 60 and older) Shantel Davis, 798-6409 [email protected]

7:00 76ER’S SQUARE DANCE Jeff Johnson 910-686-1953 or Steve Arthur 434-944-1826,

[email protected]

*Denotes classes with NO fee

FRIDAY BILLIARDS* & TABLE TENNIS*
MEN’S EXERCISE Currently FULL, call for info Fran Tabor, 262-2687 [email protected]
8:00-4:30 COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER for SENIORS (CTCfS)
8:00 Check out our BLOG for the latest classes: lab2222.blogspot.com or 798-6430
9:00-11:00 AEROBICS Robin Manning, 512-8270 [email protected]
DIABETES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT* (1st Friday of the month) Ellen Connor, 798-6412
9:00 Wii GAMES for SENIORS* Shantel R. Davis, 798-6409 [email protected]
10:00 CHECKERS* (10-11:30am & 12-2:30pm)
10:00 HIGH STEPPERS TAP Annette Crumpton, 617-2011 [email protected]
10:00 DOUGHNUTS WITH A DEPUTY * (3rd Friday of the month) Ellen Connor, 798-6412
10:00 DANCE (EXERCISE), Sharon Dixon, 386-7110 [email protected]
10:30 GERI-FIT* (Limited to age 60 and older) Mary Konicki, 793-1625 [email protected]
11:30
12:15

All participants must be members of the Senior Resource Center to participate in any classes. This includes free OR fee based clas-
ses. Contact us at 798-6400 to learn how YOU can be a member before attending a class (SRC Membership is FREE).

May/June 2018

The following information, assistance and services are provided here at the Senior
Resource Center:

On-Site: Information and Assistance:
Health Screenings Fitness and Health Promotion Legal Services Housing Assistance
Insurance Counseling Tax Prep/Counseling
Transportation Support Groups Home Health Svcs Medicaid Benefits
(General and Medical) Medicare Parts A,B
Congregate Meals Medicare Part D Mental Health Hospice Care
Home-Delivered Meals Disaster Prep and Planning Social Security Benefits Respite
Senior Games Telephone Reassurance
Energy Assistance Food Distribution Adult Day Care/Day Health
Prescription Assistance Report Elder Abuse/Neglect
Long-Term Care Facilities
Rehabilitation Services

Home Repair/Modification

This publication is made possible by the NHC Senior Corps Programs of the Corporation for National
and Community Service, sponsored by the NHC Senior Resource Center.

Contributions for memorials are accepted and appreciated to expand older adult services. Please
contact the SRC Director, Amber Smith, at 798-6410 for information on gifting.

A hard copy of our Financial Report is available from Senior Center Director, Amber Smith, upon
request.

New Hanover County Senior Resource Center
A Senior Center of Excellence
2222 S College Road
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
(910)798-6400

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

SENIOR SERVICE CORPS
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program
SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES
INDEPENDENT LIFE SERVICES
Home Delivered Meals
Congregate Nutrition Site
Care and Case Management
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Medical
General