Tides and Times/May

1 May, 2020

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 Please note—This newsletter is a special edition, and not our typical bi-monthly newslet-
2222 S. College Road ter. We have elected to do a smaller newsletter for the month of May, as our State is still

Wilmington, NC 28403 under the mandatory Stay at Home order at this time. The Senior Center is currently
910-798-6400 open Monday thru Friday from 10-2, by appointment only and our Satellite site is tempo-
rarily closed. Meal drive-thru locations are being offered at the following locations, and
www.src.nhcgov.com
are subject to change. For the most up to date information regarding meal sites, and
Temporary Hours of other Senior Resource Center programs and information please continue to monitor our
Operation:
website.
Monday thru Friday
10-2 by appointment only

and drive-thru meals

Satellite Location
4544 Parmele Road
Castle Hayne, NC 28429

910-798-6412
Temporarily closed/drive-

thru meals only

We will be closed
on Monday,
May 25th in

observance of
Memorial Day.

SRC Staff: Included in this edition are tips to stay healthy during this unprecedented time, con-
Karla Bridgers struction updates, a glimpse at our current day to day operations at the SRC, and more.
Margaret Bryant
Marlene Carney Our website at src.nhcgov.com has been updated with on-line resources for cooking,
Ellen Connor exercise, and scam information, with new virtual videos to be added each week.
Brigid Cotton Stay tuned, stay informed, and stay healthy!
Shantel Davis

Julia Griffin
Valorie Hatten
Rebecca Hayes

Tina Hewett
Dee Holmes
Greg Kennedy
Jeffrey Lee
Kelly Morgan
Angela Olson-Boseman
Tom Pacelli
Estelle Rohr
Amber Smith
Lyrica Squires

JP Terry
Pam Wall
Vicki Wells
Andrew Zeldin

2 May, 2020

Construction: Phase II DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS

Ever wonder what we’ve been up to during the Stay at Home
Construction at the Senior Resource Center has been continuing dur- order? Are we at the SRC, or at home? What’s keeping us busy?
There are no participants at the SRC at this time, phones are not
ing the Stay at Home order, and they have now moved into Phase II. as busy, no wellness classes or card players, and the list goes on

Phase II includes the kitchen and dining area, switchboard office, bath- and on. We wonder too—wonder what our participants are up
rooms and workout equipment room, billiards room, and table/games to. How are they staying active? Are they all staying safe?
Well, here is a glimpse of the current day to day operations for
room. Here are a few samples of the progress thus far: staff at the SRC. We’re just as busy or for some of us, busier

Physical than ever. Our Nutrition staff has seen the largest increase in
their workload and they’ve taken it in stride. These times tend
Fitness Room to bring out the worst or the best in people. Thank goodness for
us, it has brought out the very best in our SRC team. Many of us

are pitching in with the Nutrition team and we’re getting it

done. Here is a snapshot from a week in April to share:

Hallway headed towards During the week of 4/6-4/10 we served 1381 drive thru meals to
Physical Fitness Room 340+ seniors. To put things into perspective, last year for the same
week we served 400 congregate meals to 187 seniors. This is only a
Main hallway, turning week snap shot, but shows a 245% increase in meals served and an
right as you leave the 80% increase in seniors served. We have heard so many stories of
lobby main entrance gratitude of how these meals and friendly faces are helping them get
through this difficult time.
Table/Games Room How do we get all of those meals prepared and packaged? Our
caterer and his staff have been working tirelessly preparing
meals daily, and even help at the drive thru sites. Additional
County departmental staff have pitched in and assist with prep-
aration, while others are helping at our drive thru locations as
well. You know that saying “It takes a village”? It truly has, and
we’re so proud to be serving the seniors in our community at
this time.
What are others at the SRC doing? Other staff at the SRC are
taking calls from seniors who may need some assistance, are
assisting with the delivery of meals, are working from home still
helping folks with prescription questions, training Foster
Grandparents remotely, are taking many training courses on-
line, we’re calling participants and folks with special needs to do
well checks, and so much more. The times that we are in are
challenging, and we desperately miss the daily interaction with
all of you, but we’re doing the best we can to still serve the sen-
iors in our community.

Billiards Room

3 May, 2020

New Hanover County Public Health recently an-
nounced that they have expanded COVID-19 testing in
the county.

Beginning Monday, April 27, residents who are currently expe-

riencing COVID-19 symptoms can call the Coronavirus Call

Center at 910-798-6800 to be screened by a Public Health

Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as nurse. Interpreters are available. Those who meet the criteria
volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, will then be referred to the county’s drive-through diagnostic
mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and ex- testing site at a designated day and time.
perience to the benefit of our communities.

For 57 years, Older Americans Month (OAM) has been a spe- Diagnostic tests will be provided by the county at no cost to
cial time to recognize these contributions. Led by the Admin- residents.
istration for Community Living (ACL) each May, OAM also
provides resources to help older Americans stay healthy and According to the CDC, COVID-19 symptoms include the fol-
independent, and materials to help communities support and lowing:

celebrate their citizens.  Cough

This year’s OAM theme, Make Your Mark, highlights older  Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

adults’ unique and lasting contributions to their communi- Or at least two of these symptoms:
ties—everything from sharing a story with grandchildren to

leaving a legacy of community action. In the spirit of this  Fever
Chills
theme, here are a few ways to make your mark this May and all  Repeated shaking with chills
year long:


 Muscle pain

Volunteer your time. Local schools, shelter s,  Headache
food kitchens, and hospitals always need support. Help  Sore throat
a neighbor by prepping a meal, picking up groceries, or  Loss of taste or smell

giving them a ride. Or, take time to pass on your During all of this uncertainty, are you feel-
knowledge. Why not tutor a student who could use ing anxious at times? Take a look at the
extra help in math, music, or science? graphic below for some suggestions on

Share your story. Th er e ar e so m any w ays to do small ways to help. We’re here for you.
this, from showing your grandkids around your old
neighborhood to writing a book. Take a class and learn We’re only a phone call away, and can’t
wait to see all of you soon.

how to express yourself with the arts! Or, assemble a

photo album of important moments in your life.

Get involved in your neighborhood. Join a
homeowner or resident association, organize a block
party, or sign up for a book club or other social group.
Have a green thumb? Small projects like planting flow-
ers in your yard or cleaning up the community park
have a big impact.

4 May, 2020

THANK YOU! HEALTHY EATING DURING COVID-19

These times tend to bring out the goodness in people. How can we Good nutrition is important for keeping your immune system in
help is a common question for many. We’d like to extend a special top condition. Along with healthy eating, minimizing your ex-
thank you to those who have taken the time to call and email to ask posure to the virus is essential. Try limiting your grocery shop-
what they can do to help our seniors. Volunteers made hundreds of ping to no more than once every two weeks. Plan, plan, plan.
masks for staff and home delivered meals drivers, organizations Think of fresh, frozen and shelf stable items you will use to last
reached out too, and we have many delivering meals to our seniors. until your next outing.
In addition, we would like to give a special shout out to Life Point Here is a yummy Zucchini Chili recipe to try. You can also find
Church for providing support to older adults throughout New Hano- the cooking video for this recipe on our website at
ver County during this pandemic. Jeff Hughes, helped facilitate their www.src.nhcgov.com under the on-line resources tab. Enjoy!
incredible work, by organizing volunteers to bring meals and food 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
supplies to our clients on the home delivered meal waiting list. Their 2 medium Zucchini
commitment to the SRC, our participants, and the community is spe- 1 medium onion
cial and we can’t thank them enough for their consistent support 1 can tomato sauce (I used tomato soup)
throughout this pandemic. 1 can petite diced tomatoes
The SRC staff would also like to give another big shout out to Food 1 cup chicken stock
Bank of Central and Eastern NC. Their team, led by Gideon Adams, 1 can black beans or kidney beans
provided our waiting list participants, and other older adults in need, 1 can canelli beans or pinto beans
almost 200 boxes of shelf staple food. When the pandemic first hit, 1 ½ tbsp. olive oil
and we were truly in need, the food bank stepped up, led locally by Seasoning:
Greg Casaletto, and provided us the support we needed to serve cli- 3 tbsp Chilli powder
ents, not receiving services, who were the highest risk. Not only did 3 tbsp crushed red pepper
they provide food boxes, but they also delivered the shipment to our 3 tsp onion powder
door steps, which allowed us to spend more time serving clients. We 3 tsp garlic powder or salt
thank you for the incredible work your organization does and look 1 ½ tbsp. cumin
forward to collaborating again in the near future! 1 tsp black pepper
Brown the meat with a little bit of olive oil, drain it once
From the SRC to all of you, browned. Add Zucchini and Onion and let simmer until ten-
MANY THANKS! der Add chicken stock, tomato paste/soup, diced tomatoes,
beans, and seasonings.
Let it all simmer together for about 25 minutes on low medi-
um heat.

Tips for Managing Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pan-

demic from the National Council on Aging During this time

of physical distancing and uncertainty, many older adults and caregiv-
ers are feeling isolated, lonely, agitated, and withdrawn. Telemedi-
cine—video or phone chat—is the safest way right now to have an
appointment. The good news is that under Medicare, healthcare pro-
viders can reduce or waive cost-sharing for telemedicine visits.
(Check with your provider about specifics.)

Relieving stress and anxiety is also critically important now. Here are
some tips that all of us can use as we navigate these uncertain times:
**Stay informed and take practical steps to protect yourself and loved
ones. Get the facts from trusted sources such as the CDC, the World
Health Organization, your local health department, and NCOA. Do
not stay glued to the news as this will only worsen the distress you
may be feeling right now.
**Engage in healthy activities: Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night; eat
a healthy, well-balanced diet.
**Make sure you have at least a one-month supply of the prescription
and over-the-counter medications you need to manage your mental
health and other on-going conditions. Take all your medications as
directed by your health care providers. Go to BenefitsCheckUp.org if
you need assistance paying for your prescription medications.
**Stick to regular routines as much as possible. You may need to
create a new routine to account for working at home, exercising in-
doors, caring for grandchildren, cleaning, and other daily activities.
Integrate old and new enjoyable hobbies into your daily routine.
**Stay connected with your family, friends, and other support net-
works (faith, hobbies, etc.). Having someone to talk to about your
needs and feelings is vital for mental health..

5 May, 2020

SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES May 2020

PLEASE NOTE: ALL CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPEND-
ED DUE TO THE STAY AT HOME ORDER ISSUED BY THE GOVERNOR.

CONTINUE TO MONITOR ALL MEDIA OUTLETS AND OUR WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST,
UP TO DATE INFORMATION.

MONDAY BILLIARDS* & TABLE TENNIS*
CHECKERS & other card games*
8:00 - 4:30 SCRABBLE* Retha Crawford, 431-1832 or Evelyn Smith, 799-6081
8:00 – 11:30 MEN’S EXERCISE Fran Tabor, 262-2687 [email protected]
8:00 - 11:30 GERI-FIT Age 60 and older Mary Konicki, 793-1625 [email protected]
8:00 BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS (4th Monday of the month)
8:30 CERAMICS* Judy Olsen, 515-8511 [email protected]
9:00 YOGA Giles MacMillan, 777-4392 [email protected]
9:00 G.R.A.D.S. (A Knitting Service Project, Not A Class/No Instruction)
9:15
9:30 BLUE RIBBON WRITERS* (4th Monday), Bob Foley, [email protected]

10:00 LINE DANCE (Intermediate Level) Sharon Dixon, 386-7110 [email protected]
FITNESS FOR ALL WITH JACKI (in th e Café)
10:00 GOLDEN TAPPERS Judy Kelley, 547-6345 [email protected]
10:00 COOKING DEMONSTRATION* Ellen Connor, 798-6412 (4th Monday)
10:30 NUTRITION DISCUSSION* Ellen Connor, 798-6412
10:30 TAP FOR BEGINNERS Judy Kelley, 547-6345 [email protected]
11:00 PAINTING STUDIO Fee of $20/month. (910) 799-6467, [email protected]
12:00 DUPLICATE BRIDGE IN TGR* (Limited to 24 players) Paul Olhoeft 686-5554 [email protected]
1:00 CHECKERS & other card games*
1:00 - 4:30 DSS Services (Medicaid & FNS Assistance)
1:00 – 4:30 STRENGTH & CONDITION & Aerobics Robin Manning, 512-8270 [email protected]
1:30 – 5:00 FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (3rd Monday) Andrew Zeldin, 798-6455 [email protected]
1:30
1:30

TUESDAY BILLIARDS* & TABLE TENNIS*
GERI-FIT Age 60 and older Annette Crumpton, 617-2011 [email protected]
8:00-4:30 PINOCHLE/CANASTA* (lim it 24 player s Pinochle & Canasta sh ar ing)
8:00 CHECKERS & other card games*
8:00 - 11:30 TAI CHI for ARTHRITIS - BEGINNER Age 60 and older Lin Workman, 1-910-619-4518, [email protected]
8:00 – 11:30 BINGO (small knick-knack prizes only) Margaret Bryant, 798-6420 in the Friendship Café
9:00 TAI CHI for ARTHRITIS - ADVANCED Age 60 and older Lin Workman, 1-910-619-4518, [email protected]
10:00 CAPE FEAR RUG HOOKERS Judy Quintman, 619-4531 [email protected]
10:00 WISE WOMEN Support Group (3rd Tue.) $5/month. Ann Foltrauer, 910-619-4444 [email protected]
10:00
10:30 WOMEN’S SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP (OFFSITE) (1st Tue.) Angie Olson-Boseman, 798-6447 or [email protected]
(Varies) INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT RUBBER PARTY BRIDGE in TGR* (Players limited to 24)
1:00-4:30 Carole Rogers, 367-6739 [email protected]
CHECKERS & other card games*
1:00 – 4:30 CAREGIVER ART SUPPORT GROUP (2nd Tue.) Becky Hayes, 798-6435 or [email protected]
1:00 WILMINGTON PARKINSON’S & LEWY BODY DEMENTIA SUPPORT
1:30 (4th Tuesday of the month, Sept. through May) Jill Davenport, 512-5976, [email protected]
GENTLE YOGA FOR BONE & BACK HEALTH Annette Crumpton, 617-2011
1:30 GENTLE YOGA FOR BONE & BACK HEALTH Annette Crumpton, 617-2011
2:45 OVER 50’S DANCE (2nd Tuesday of the month) Tim/Robin Gugan, 620-8427 or 620-8423 [email protected]
7:30-10:00 www.overfiftiesdanceclub.org ($8.00 per person, plus finger food or drink).

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).

6 May, 2020

WEDNESDAY
8:00-4:30 BILLIARDS* & TABLE TENNIS*
8:00 MEN’S EXERCISE Fran Tabor, 262-2687 [email protected]

8:00 - 11:30 BRIDGE* Marianne Janney, 471-2836, [email protected]

8:00 – 11:30 CHECKERS & other card games*
8:00-5:00 DSS Services (Medicaid & FNS Assistance)
9:00 AEROBICS Annette Crumpton, 617-2011 [email protected]
9:00 CERAMICS* Ju dy Olsen, 515 -8511 [email protected]
10:00 FITNESS FOR ALL WITH JACKI (in th e Café)

10:00 DISCUSSION GROUP (2nd W ed.) B o b Fo ley, [email protected]

10:00 EXERCISE/LINE DANCE Sh ar o n Dixon , 386 -7110 [email protected]
10:00 REMEMBERING OUR HEROES (4th Wed.) John Weisz, [email protected], 443-685–4587
11:00 TAI CHI* A ngelo Galeo tti, 914-522-6070 [email protected]
11:00 TRAVEL MEETING (1st W ed.) K itty Rich ar dson, 791-0554 [email protected]
12:00 OPEN OIL PAINTING* Pete P ater son , 799 -8888, [email protected]
12:00 GERI-FIT Age 60 and older Mary Konicki, 793-1625 [email protected]
12:15 TAI CHI for ARTHRITIS-BEGINNER Age 60 and older Lin Workman, 1-910-619-4518, [email protected]
1:00 - 4:30 CANASTA* B ar bar a P er r y, 799 -8072, [email protected]
1:00 - 4:30 CHECKERS & other card games*
1:15
2:30 TAI CHI for ARTHRITIS-INTERMEDIATE Age 60 and older Lin Workman, 1-910-619-4518, [email protected]
3:30 TAP DANCE-PRACTICE SESSION (S ept-May) Sandi Baity, 458-9206 [email protected]
OPEN BALLROOM DANCE* Chuck Cooper , 392-1161 (call to confirm) [email protected]

THURSDAY BILLIARDS* & TABLE TENNIS*
8:00-4:30
8:00-11:30, 1-4:30 PINOCHLE/CANASTA* (lim it 24 player s Pinochle & Canasta sh ar ing)

8:00 – 11:30 CHECKERS & other card games*

9:00 CRAFTS Shari Lash 440-463-7554
10:00 BINGO (small token knick-knack prizes only) Margaret Bryant, 798-6420

10:00 TOLE PAINTING-ADVANCED Nancy Potts, [email protected] 910-799-3240, 910-547-1201
10:00 BASIC BEGINNER LINE DANCE (NO CLASS 1st Thursday) Evelyn Bradley, 791-6236 [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* (limit 24 players Pinochle & Canasta sharing) Ramona Barr, 791-3846, [email protected]

1:00 – 4:30 CHECKERS & other card games*

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

4:30 YOGA Giles MacMillan, 777-4392 [email protected]
5:30 NUTRITION COUNSELING (by appointment only) Ellen Con nor , 798 -6412
5:45 GERI-FIT Age 60 and older Shantel Davis, 798-6409 [email protected]
7:00 76ER’S SQUARE DANCE President Steve Arthur, [email protected], 434-944-1826 - - Vice President
Ken Allen, [email protected]

FRIDAY BILLIARDS* & TABLE TENNIS*
SCRABBLE* Retha Crawford, 431-1832 or Evelyn Smith, 799-6081
8:00-4:30 CHECKERS and other card games*
8:00 – 11:30 MEN’S EXERCISE Fran Tabor, 262-2687 [email protected]
8:00 – 11:30 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* Ellen Connor, 798-6412 (1st Friday)
9:00 Wii VIDEO GAMES* Shantel R. Davis, 798-6409 [email protected]
10:00 HIGH STEPPERS TAP Annette Crumpton, 617-2011 [email protected]
10:00 EXERCISE/LINE DANCE, Sharon Dixon, 386-7110 [email protected]
10:00 GERI-FIT Age 60 and older Mary Konicki, 793-1625 [email protected]
11:30 WILMINGTON PROSTATE CANCER (EXECUTIVE B.O.D.) (2nd Friday) [email protected]
12:00 CHECKERS and other card games*
1:00
1:00-4:30

7 May, 2020

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 Home Health Svcs Medicaid Benefits
Transportation Support Groups Mental Health Hospice Care
(General and Medical) Medicare Parts A,B Social Security Benefits Respite
Congregate Meals Medicare Part D Adult Day Care/Day Health
Home-Delivered Meals Disaster Prep and Planning Long-Term Care Facilities
Senior Games Telephone Reassurance Rehabilitation Services
Energy Assistance Food Distribution Home Repair/Modification
Prescription Assistance Report Elder Abuse/Neglect
Medicaid & FNS Assistance

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

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