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Published by kgill, 2017-12-29 15:25:29

Jan/Feb Tides and Times

Bi-Monthly newsletter for the Senior Resource Center

1 Volumes 1, 2 January/February 2018

TIDES AND TIMES

A publication by the New Hanover
County Senior Resource Center

Our mission is to act as the focal point for Aging Services in
New Hanover County by providing services which promote
wellness, encourage independence, and enhance quality of life

for all older persons.

Senior Resource Center We look forward to serving you in 2018 and will have extended operating hours on
2222 S. College Road Thursdays to better serve our seniors (beginning on February 15th) .

Wilmington, NC 28403 **Come use our exercise equipment, try out the popular Geri-Fit classes, or partici-
910-798-6400 pate in the 76ers Square Dance group (Square Dancers begin at 7 pm—there is a

www.src.nhcgov.com small fee).
Kelly Gill, Editor
**Keep an eye out for additional Thursday evening events coming soon!
Hours of Operation:
M, T, W, F from
8:00-5:00
AND

Thursdays from 8:00-6:30
(Beginning on 2/15)

Except holidays, week-
ends, and special events

We will be closed on 14th ANNUAL WILMINGTON WINE AND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

JANUARY 1ST AND Who doesn’t love wine and chocolate? Mark your calendars for this special event hosted by
VOCAL (Volunteer Older Citizens Action League). Join fellow community members with an
January 15th exceptional glass of wine, great music, decadent chocolates and impressive artwork!
Each year, the event gets bigger and better thanks to generous sponsors and partners. Make
SRC Staff: plans to attend this great event held at the Coastline Conference and Event Center in historic
Jeanette Bell Wilmington, to support Seniors in our community.
Karla Bridgers
Margaret Bryant GRAND TASTING
Bart Canny Friday, February 2, 2018
Marlene Carney 6:30-10 pm
Ellen Connor Catered Hors d’oeuvres and Entertainment featuring the Benny Hill Quartet and two Performances Ba-
Shantel Davis sile the Comedian. Purchase your tickets based on the Early Show at 7:15pm, the Late Show at 8:30pm,
Chris Dodson or Grand Hall only activities.

Kelly Gill WINE AND CHOCOLATE MARKETPLACE
Valorie Hatten Saturday, February 3, 2018
Rebecca Hayes 11 am—6 pm
AND
Tina Heath Sunday, February 4, 2018
Allie Hernandez Noon—4 pm

Jared Holmes
Greg Kennedy

Jeffrey Lee
Teresa Nelson

Sam Norris
Amber Smith
Valerie Smith

Pam Wall
Andrew Zeldin

New Hanover County Sample products for sale and explore over 50 shops throughout the marketplace, with live entertain-
Senior Resource Center ment, food demonstrations, and children’s activities.

For more information on this extraordinary event including ticket information, please visit
www.wilmingtonwineandchocolatefestival.com or call Joyce Edwards at 910-622-1255.

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WELCOME MARLENE CARNEY NATIONAL HOT TEA MONTH

If you’ve called the Senior Resource Center recently, you Come celebrate National Hot Tea month with us during the
may notice a new voice on the line. month of January. We will once again be set up in the lobby
every Wednesday in January from 11-1 to pour you a free
We are pleased to welcome Marlene Carney to the Senior cup of hot tea. Each week we will have a different flavor for
Center as the part-time Administrative Assistant answering you to taste and enjoy.
the switchboard on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday after-
noons from 12:00 noon until 5:00pm. This year’s selections will be:

Marlene has a long history with New Hanover County. She Blue Lady Brazilian Guava
began her career with New Hanover County in 1987 and re-
tired in 2008 with 21 years of service. Formosa Oolong Darjeeling

We’re happy to have her back as a vital part of our team here Orange Spice
at the Senior Resource Center!
Join us for tea—you may just find a new favorite!
NEW LINE DANCE CLASS
VOLUNTEER LOCATIONS NEED HELP
A new 8 week basic beginner
class will begin Thursday, Jan- The following locations are in need of additional volunteers.
uary 11 at 10:00. The cost is If you are able to give a few hours a week (or more) in any of
$25 for the 8 weeks. Come and these locations, please contact Allie Hernandez at 910-798-
exercise your brain, your body, 6406.
meet new people and have fun
while learning some basic be- The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at
ginner line dances. the Senior Resource Center is in need of clerical volun-
teers, as well as volunteers to assist clients with their income
If you have questions, call Eve- taxes for the upcoming tax season. Training is provided.
lyn Bradley at (910) 791-6236
or email: The Home Delivered Meals program at the Senior Re-
[email protected]. source Center is in need of substitute drivers and meal pre-
parers Monday thru Friday with a.m. availability.
CREATIVE OUTLET FOR CAREGIVERS
Vintage Values is looking for volunteers to assist at their
As we start a new year we always think about resolutions downtown Castle Street location. This is a retail store and
and what we would like to accomplish. As the year goes by any experience will help, but is not needed!
we tend to put those resolutions behind us and tell ourselves
there is always next year. The Computer Training Center here at the SRC needs
volunteers to assist students during classes.
Caregivers generally do not think of themselves and would
rather think of the ones they are caregiving for. This CONVERSATION WITH FRIENDS
amounts to a lot of high expectations and in return a lot of
stress. For this new year how about reaching out to other Friends of Residents in Long Term Care is hosting a Conver-
caregivers for a feeling of belonging and knowing you are sation with Friends at the SRC on Tuesday, February 27th
not alone. According to their new book, AARP Meditations from 2:00-4:00 pm.
for Caregivers, “the term ‘mindfulness’ doesn't mean dis-
tracting ourselves from the suffering around us. Instead, it *Learn about the critical issues we are facing with the aging
involves using steady, rhythmical breathing and focused of our population and the impact on residential and commu-
concentration to help us become more aware of, but less re- nity based long term care.
active to, that suffering.” One suggestion of doing this is by
participating in a creative act. In 2018, take time out for *Get an update on actions taken by the General Assembly
yourself and create a moment of calmness by participating and State Agencies.
in the Creative Outlet for Caregivers group held at the Senior
Resource Center, the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from *Have the opportunity to voice your concerns or ask ques-
1:00pm-2:30pm in Craftroom 3. For more information on tions of an organization that will listen.
this wonderful program for Caregivers, please contact
Rebecca Hayes, SW, 910-798-6435 There is no charge to attend this free event. Light refresh-
ments will be served. For more information, please call 919-
782-1530 or email [email protected]

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RSVP VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT FREE TAX PREPARATION COMING SOON

Here are the RSVP Volunteers nominated by you for the Beginning February 1, and running through April 17, New
months of January and February. Both volunteers recently Hanover County residents can come to the Senior Resource
sat down with the RSVP Program Coordinator for a brief Center for free tax preparation and filing by a trained and
interview. An excerpt of their interviews are below. If you IRS-certified volunteer.
know an RSVP volunteer that you would like to nominate,
please contact Allie Hernandez at 910-798-6406 or fill out a In addition to the Senior Center location, there will be two
nomination form in the front lobby of the Senior Center. other locations to serve the public: In Carolina Beach at
300 Cape Fear Blvd, and at the NHC Main Library at 201
January Volunteer Spotlight:
Thelma Mistrough Chestnut St.

Raised in Brooklyn, New There are no pre-scheduled appointments, and tax prepar-
York, Thelma attended ers do not have telephone access. Individuals should sign
Hunter College where she up in person for a timeslot beginning at 8:00 a.m. each
majored in Music and Edu- morning. After signing up, individuals do not need to re-
cation. She taught 3rd grade main at the location, but should return 20 minutes before
for many years while raising
her three wonderful daugh- their scheduled time.
ters.
Thelma’s journey with her FREE tax assistance locations/hours are as follows:
family began on Long Is-
land, but brought her to NHC Main Library (201 Chestnut St)
North Carolina. After years
of hard work in her family’s M-F 9:30-1:30
business endeavors, and in
the School System, Thelma began volunteering at the Senior NHC Senior Resource Center (2222 s. College Rd)
Center, for Lower Cape Fear Hospice, and at the NHC Li-
brary. Thelma is always upbeat and hard working, and feels Doors open at 8:00 each morning to come and re-
much gratitude serving others. She says she is the lucky one
to be able to serve this community. serve a time slot for that day.

February Volunteer Spotlight: M, W, F 8-4
Bill Walton
T, TH 11-6
While an IRS agent and man-
ager for 30 years, Bill Walton Town of Carolina Beach (300 Cape Fear Blvd)
began his endeavors in volun-
teer service. He made time to M-TH 12-4
tutor high school students,
teach math classes to high SAT 8-12
school student summer hires
and taught employee math Visit the Senior Resource Center’s website at
refresher classes. In his time www.src.nhcgov.com for more information, including a
beyond the tax world, Bill was list of documents taxpayers will need to file returns, or call
involved in Big Brother Big
sister for over 15 years. the Senior Center at 910-798-6400.
Bill currently volunteers with
our Home Delivered Meals CHANGES COMING TO YOUR
program as a volunteer driver
on a weekly basis, and is al- MEDICARE CARD
ways willing to fill in as his
schedule allows. Between April, 2018 and April, 2019, Medicare cards will be
automatically replaced with one that no longer shows your
We couldn’t be luckier to have these two amaz- Social Security number. You’ll get a new Medicare number
ing RSVP volunteers who give so much to our that’s unique to you, and it will only be used for your Medi-
clients and the community. The full interviews care coverage. The new card won’t change your coverage or
with Thelma and Bill can be found on the bul- benefits. Instead, your card will have a new Medicare Bene-
letin board at the Senior Resource Center. ficiary Identifier (MBI) that will be used for billing and for
Congratulations to you both! checking your eligibility and claim status. This will happen
automatically—you won’t have to pay anyone or give anyone
information, no matter what someone might tell you.
Please continue to use your current Medicare card until
your new one arrives. Make sure your mailing address is up
to date. If your address needs to be corrected, contact So-
cial Securit at ssa.gov/myaccount or call 1-800-772-1213.

Remember—never give your Medicare, Medicaid, or Social
Security numbers to a stranger—protect them just as you
would a credit card number!

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COMPUTER CENTER A DAY AT THE MOVIES

The Computer Center at the Senior Resource Center is open Join us here at the Senior Resource Center for a “Day at the
every Friday morning from 9-11 am so you may register and Movies”. Admission is FREE, popcorn included!
pay for upcoming computer classes. All classes are $30 each.
Current and former students can also attend these lab sessions TUESDAY, JANUARY
if they require assistance with their Windows computers. 16TH—12:30 PM

January: Computer Skills for Seniors HIDDEN FIGURES,
Tues/Thurs 9:30-12:00 Jan 9, 11, 16, 18 RATED PG

February: Computer Skills for Seniors The incredible untold true story
of three brilliant female mathe-
Mon/Wed 9:30-12:00 Feb 5, 7, 12, 14 maticians working at NASA dur-

The Center continues to have a need for volunteers to help stu- ing the space race.
dents during a class. Every two students share a coach who

keeps them on-track and gives them guidance, a full class re-

quires 5 coaches. If you are familiar with Windows and have
basic computer skills and experience, you qualify. Please stop

in the Computer Center any Friday morning.

For more information on the Computer Center, please call 798-
6430.

STOCKINGS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 20TH—
The Senior Resource
Center would like to 12:30 PM
extend our thanks to THE NOTEBOOK,
the community for
their outpouring sup- RATED PG-13
port to our Stockings
for Seniors Program A poor yet passionate young
during the Holiday man falls in love with a rich
Season! young woman, giving her a
sense of freedom, but they are
soon separated because of their

social differences.

LIVING LEGACY VIEWING PARTIES

The New Hanover County Living Legacy project is an ongoing

video series that captures the unique life stories of NHC older
adult citizens. These stories are unique to the individuals and

provide viewers with personal memories & local and world his-

tory told by those who lived it. The stories shared will give you

a glimpse of the individual’s past, present, what they look for-
ward to in the future, and what keeps them young. Each month

a new living legacy will be debuted at the SRC and will be

shown on New Hanover County Television and the Senior Re-
source Center website as well. We are sure these stories may

From poinsettias to Christmas Trees to cards and gifts, we were bring back similar memories and will inspire you to keep ac-
tive. Age has no limits and the best is yet to come.
blown away by the outpouring of love and support from the
community for our homebound seniors and participants here If you are interested in sharing your living legacy, please call
at the Center. the NHC SRC at 910-798-6400.

Thanks to your support, we were able to provide gifts to over We invite you to join us here at the SRC to view the next set of
400 Seniors. Living Legacy videos as we celebrate these amazing individuals:

THANK YOU!! January 17th @ 2pm: Mary Konicki
February 14th @ 2pm: William Sidberry

Viewing parties are FREE to attend. Light refreshments will be
served.

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TRANSPORTATION TO THE SRC RECIPE CORNER

Are you interested in coming to the Senior Center, but have Check out this recipe to warm you on a chilly winter day.
no transportation? We can help! Call Chris at 798-6413 for
details. ROASTED WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP

DEMENTIA CAPABLE COMMUNITY 1 butternut squash, cut in half, seeded and stem re-
PRESENTATION moved
1/2 sweet onion
On Thursday, February 22nd, UNCW and the NHCSRC are 1 yellow sweet pepper
collaborating to host a presentation by Ms. Suzanne Fitzsim- 2 carrots
mons, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. The presentation is de- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
signed to increase awareness regarding Dementia and the 1 c fat-free half and half
symptoms in the early, middle, and late stages. In addition, Black pepper and hot pepper sauce to taste
she will discuss how non-pharmacological approaches pro-
mote success in daily tasks and will be discussing programs Place the vegetables in a roasting pan. Roast at 325
that may be particular effective for promoting health in com- degrees for 90 minutes. Puree in blender with broth
munity and long-term care settings. and half and half. Place back on stove and bring to a
boil over low heat. Season with black pepper and
Following the presentation, guests will have an opportunity hot pepper sauce. Adjust consistency with half and
to ask questions related to the presentation and/or local com- half. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
munity services and programs available.

For more information on this event including time and loca-
tion, please contact Andrew Zeldin at 910-798-6445 or email

[email protected]

HEART HEALTHY MONTH For a delicious and slightly nutritious dessert to share with
your Valentine, try the following recipe. The beets give it a
February is Heart Healthy Month, dedicated to celebrating boost of nutrition as well as red color and moistness that can
love and heart health. This is a great time to take a look into be your new red velvet cake knock-off!
our lives to see how we can improve our own health.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and CHOCOLATE BEET CAKE
women. Risk for heart disease significantly increases with
additional health conditions. The major controllable risk fac- 3 large beets
tors include high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, being 4 egg whites
overweight/obese, and physical inactivity. Women who have 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
any three of these risk factors have a 10 time increase in risk 1 tsp vanilla extract
of heart disease. Improving your risk factors can be achieved 1/2 c canola oil
with the following four guidelines per the American Heart 3/4 c cold water
Association: 1 tsp white vinegar
2 c all purpose or white whole wheat flour
*Eat smart—making healthy delicious choices wherever and 1/3 c cocoa powder for baking
whenever you eat 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
Dash salt
*Add color—with fruits and vegetables
1 c strawberry all-fruit preserves
*Move more—infuse more movement for optimal health Optional garnish: Whipped cream

*Be well—create balance, vitality, and well-being through self Trim and rinse the beets. Microwave until tender,
care about 20 minutes. Slip them from their peels or peel
with a knife. Puree in a food processor. When
Join us February as we increase awareness about the healthy smooth, add eggs, sugar, and vanilla and puree again
lifestyle changes that can promote healthy hearts and our until smooth. Stir the beet mixture into the dry in-
best living! On February 2nd, join us for Wear Red Day at gredients. Spray 2 9-inch cake pans very well with
the SRC. It is celebrated the first Friday of each February to cooking spray. Divide the batter between the two
raise awareness about heart disease being the number 1 killer pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until
for women. firm. Allow to cool. Spread the warmed preserves
between the layers and on top. May garnish with
The following programs will be held on Mondays at 10:30 in whipped cream.
the Friendship Café:

Feb 5—Eat Smart for your Heart
Feb 12—Move more for your Heart
Feb 19—Be well for your Heart
Feb 26—Cooking with color for your heart Demonstration

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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 sup-
plies 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 Brown 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 Fran Tabor, 262-2687 [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]
10:30 WISE WOMEN-Women’s Support Group (3rd Tuesday of the month)
1:00 Ann Foltrauer, 515-6214 [email protected]
1:00 INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT RUBBER PARTY BRIDGE in TGR* (Players limited to 24)
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) Bart Canny, 798-6402

6:00 MEET AND MINGLE SENIORS GROUP (2ND Tuesday) Valorie Hatten, 798-6485

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

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

8:00 MEN’S EXERCISE Currently FULL, call for info Fran Tabor, 395-5002 [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 Brown, 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)

11:00 TRAVEL MEETING (1st Wednesday of the month) Kitty Richardson, 791-0554 [email protected]
12:00 OPEN OIL PAINTING* Pete Paterson, 799-8888 [email protected]

12:00 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-

6406, Quilting-Mary 791-5997 or email [email protected]

10:00 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

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

4:30 YOGA Giles MacMillan, 777-4392 [email protected]

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

7:00 76ER’S SQUARE DANCE Gary Durbin, 264-5686 [email protected] or Dan Bennett,

686-6898 [email protected]

*Denotes classes with NO fee

FRIDAY

8:00-4:30 BILLIARDS* & TABLE TENNIS*
8:00 MEN’S EXERCISE Currently FULL, call for info Fran Tabor, 395-5002 [email protected]

9:00-11:00 COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER for SENIORS (CTCfS)

Check out our BLOG for the latest classes: lab2222.blogspot.com or 798-6430

9:00 AEROBICS Robin Manning, 791-1880 [email protected]

10:00 DIABETES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT (1st Friday of the month) Ellen Connor, 798-6412

10:00 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]

11:30 DANCE (EXERCISE), Sharon Dixon, 386-7110 [email protected]

12:00 GERI-FIT* (Limited to age 60 and older) Mary Konicki, 793-1625 [email protected]

1:00 WILMINGTON PROSTATE CANCER EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS- (2nd Friday

of the month) George Gardner, President-792-9953 [email protected]

*Denotes classes with NO fee

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New Hanover County Senior Resource Center Mission Statement:
To act as the focal point for Aging Services in New Hanover County by providing services which promote wellness,
encourage independence, and enhance quality of life for all older persons.

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 Reverse Mortgage Counseling

Report Elder Abuse/Neglect Home Repair/Modification

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

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 Sites
Care and Case Management
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Medical
General


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