Brunswick Senior Buzz April 2019

Carolina Through an Artist’s Eyes THE PLEIN AIR PAINTING OF ROGER TATUM

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Brunswick senior Buzz

April 2019

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Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc.

BSRI Administration Staff · Jim Fish, President & CEO · Yvette Gosline, Vice President of Programs & Services · Melody Stephens, Director of Operations · Debra Marlowe, Organizational Development Coordinator · Anita Langin, Accounting Technician · Jennifer Sherman, Director of Case Management · Eddie Jackson, Technology & Reporting Compliance Administrator · Derissa Gore, Case Management Support · Chauvet “Mel” Jackson, Operations Technician · Glen Hemingway Assistant Operations Technician · Sarah Powell, Volunteer Coordinator

· Mallory Balice, Program Specialist · Karen Tierney, Receptionist BSRI Center/Site Staff · Victoria Hine, Ash and Shallotte · Mary Green, Boiling Spring Lakes · Courtney Bledsoe, Calabash · Holley Norris, Calabash · René Tarquinio, Calabash · Carol Caldara, Calabash · Ellen Kleinerman, Calabash · Carol Schotter, Calabash · Mike Blandino, Town Creek · Veronica Lett-McGee, Leland · Jade Robinson, Leland · Marilou Smith, Leland · Shelley Cooper, Leland

i · Doug Russell, Leland · Sandy Porcaro, Leland · Janyce Jones, Leland · Pat Green, Leland · Anne Gass, Shallotte · Kathy Gehlhardt, Shallotte · Blair Stanley, Shallotte · Brett Baughman, Shallotte · Brenda Ambrose, Shallotte · Beverly Bridgers, Southport · Melissa Catlett, Southport · Jackie Knott, Southport · Vaughn Hatley, Southport · Sherrill Jolly, Southport · Cyndy Wallhausser, Southport and Supply · Melissa Starr, Supply · Casey Freed, Supply · Gloria Pieczarka, Supply · Ilona Smith, Supply · Mike McGurn, Thrift Store

Contributors Raised on a tobacco farm in Southeastern North Carolina, our April cover artist Roger Tatum proudly claims true Carolina farm country heritage. He enjoyed drawing his boyhood surroundings, and his passion for sketching eventually led to a 40-year career in advertising. Today, in a return to his coastal roots, Roger enjoys traveling the back roads, meeting people, and painting landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes. Read more about his life and work on page 10.

Holly Tate is a beach-loving North Carolina transplant who grew up on Long Island and never wants to be too far from the ocean. A self-proclaimed “grammar geek,” Holly recently retired from a career in marketing communications after writing, managing, and editing communications for more than 30 years.

She loves to explore Brunswick County. Holly tells a tale of artist Roger Tatum on page 10.

Donna Ruth Morgan supports better libraries for better communities by volunteering with Friends of the Library in Southport and Oak Island, Boiling Spring Lakes Library Commission, Brunswick County Library Board of Trustees, and the N.C. Friends of the Public Library. She inherited a love of reading and shares that same enjoyment with her four children and three grandchildren. Read Donna’s reviews of fascinating nonfiction on page 14.

Pat Naughton and his family moved from Richmond, Va. to Winding River Plantation in Brunswick County last April after Pat retired as a mechanical engineer at a nuclear power plant. He has been an avid gardener for 35 years and completed the Brunswick County Master Gardener training last year. Pat spills secrets for growing the best homegrown tomatoes on page 13.

Paul Witmer has been with BSRI since its inception, working with Jim Russell to set up the BSRI sound system (he still volunteers as sound technician). Paul served as Ramps Co-coordinator and desk volunteer at Southport and volunteered to drive BSRI shoppers around for a few years. He still has time to drive seniors…. Need a ride? Paul served 22 years in the Navy and retired to Southport 16 years ago. Paul tells us all about Brunswick County’s Charters of Freedom project on page 9.

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pril Fool’s Day is an annual celebration marked by practical jokes and hoaxes. Our first recorded association between April 1 and foolishness is in the Canterbury Tales, Chaucer’s 1392 book of humor. April Fool’s Day is a popular holiday throughout Europe, but days for pranks are also set aside in such diverse places as Mexico, the Philippines, and Iran. It seems people all over the world are ready to set aside a day for fun.

We like the kinder, gentler pranks ourselves—frozen jello, for instance, rather than disappointing fake lottery tickets. And in our house, we have long celebrated the dogs’ birthdays on April 1—all the dogs. Because dogs are happy, foolish beasts.

April is also one of our most beautiful months, with blooming azaleas and trees. This April, we feature a local artist who is much loved for his paintings of our native landscape. Learn about Roger Tatum and his work with painting en plein air on page 10.

If you’re an art lover, also check out the BSRI Thrift Store. There’s an April Art Sale going on with some pretty cool finds, including one noted in this month’s Thrift Store Throwback on page 7.

Enjoy the spring weather, Brunswick Countians!

Shelagh Clancy Editor, Brunswick Senior Buzz Buzz@bsrinc.org

Thoughts from a Director

Time for Our Volunteers V olunteer appreciation month is here! National Volunteer Month comes around every April.

This month is dedicated to honoring all of the volunteers in our communities and encouraging volunteerism.

Painting by Roger Tatum

Roger Tatum captured the scene on our cover in the quaint fishing village of Georgetown, SC. “Having been around so many shrimp boats here in Brunswick County, I was drawn to this particular vessel due to the very familiar way it was constructed,” he said. “I think it was built locally in Brunswick County. I also enjoyed the whole setting, dock, trees, and water reflections.” The boat’s name is the same as Tatum’s wife. “Her patience and forbearance, giving me the time and support to pursue my art whenever and wherever we go, amazes me,” Tatum said.

Here at BSRI we throw a big party in April called Volunteers’ Night Out. It is a beautiful sight to see all of these service-minded individuals come together in one place. At the event, our volunteers have the opportunity to shop together, listen to live music, chat over a meal, and win prizes.

We want our volunteers to

know that even though the party is only once a year, we appreciate them every day.

There is not a day that goes by that BSRI could continue its meaningful work as well as it does without the help of our 500+ volunteers. These are the people who are out there serving others and making the lives of Brunswick County seniors better.

Volunteers are extremely valuable VOLUNTEERS, continued on page 6

Photo by Anne Gass

Amelia “Nell” Gore’s smiling face is one of the many faces of volunteers we get to greet each morning. We enjoy watching each of you making a difference!

We are honored to have all of our BSRI volunteers and we thank you for your service. If you visit one of our centers or sites and see a volunteer, make sure to give them an extra special thank you this month!

Thoughts from a Director VOLUNTEERS, continued from page 5

throughout our organization. Every day I see our volunteers in action.

Without their help—doing anything from opening the door, greeting participants, helping behind the scenes to update and register participants, checking in on our Meals on Wheels volunteers, serving meals, packing and delivering homebound meals, and much more— none of what we do would run as smoothly as it does. I am fortunate to see the dedication that our volunteers have for our mission on a daily basis.

BSRI’s Thrift Store 10001 Beach Dr. Calabash, NC Whether shopping, donating, or volunteering, your support of BSRI’s Thrift Store @ Calabash helps to provide vital services and resources for our senior participants.

The benefits of volunteering are numerous. It allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place. Even helping out with the smallest task can make a difference in the lives of people, animals, and organizations in need. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, especially if you are new to an area.

Volunteering can provide a boost to your self-confidence and life satisfaction. You are doing good for

Donations???

Call (910) 579-7488 to schedule pick-up.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

Photo by Melissa Catlett

others and the community, which in turn provides a natural sense of accomplishment.

Volunteering is good for your health at any age, but it’s especially beneficial for older adults. It keeps you active and initiates happiness.

It’s a fun and easy way to explore your interests and passions. You may even find that it can be a relaxing escape from the day-to-day routine.

BSRI is a special place to be, to volunteer, and to work!

Please come to Volunteers’ Night Out April 5 (RSVP to Sarah Powell at spowell@bsrinc.org). It’s a wonderful chance to meet all of BSRI’s volunteers, and not just our wonderful team here in Shallotte!

If you would like to volunteer, please apply online at www.bsrinc.org/volunteers.

Anne Gass, Director, The Brunswick Center at Shallotte Sarah Powell, Volunteer Coordinator

Last month’s letter from Melissa Catlett, director of the Brunswick Center at Southport, featured Butch, a tiny therapydog-in-training. Along comes Butch’s little sister who also likes to help owner Sheila Grooms with her mah-johngg class.

Her AKC name is Southport’s Sweetest Honeybun—and we agree!

BSRI News Thrift Store Throwback

BSRI Thrift Store in Calabash Celebrates Art in April

By Mike McGurn BSRI Thrift Store Operations Manager This painting by Anthony Thieme is titled “Rainy Day in Rockport.” The artist was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands in 1888.

He moved to the U.S. at a young age and eventually settled in Rockport, Mass.

When you Google this painting, the first thing that comes up is a video of a 2013 Antiques Roadshow appraisal of the original oil on canvas painting.

That painting was given an at-auction appraisal of between $10,000 and $15,000!

Of course, the one we have at the Thrift Store, which is a print on board, is worth much less.

We’re selling it for only $99, but we think it’s worth more than that.

The print is a great example of the beautiful artwork that we get at the Thrift Store, and right now we have a sizable inventory of really nice stuff. So throughout the month of April we will be celebrating our appreciation of art by having a 20% Off All Artwork Sale.

Also in April, we will be celebrating the natural beauty of

spring with our beautiful artificial flower arrangements, made in house by one of our talented employees. As you can see from the one pictured here, these arrangements help brighten up our store and people's spirits as well.

They sell fast, so hurry in for the best selection.

Grab some art and artificial flowers and help us celebrate in April. In doing so, you will help us raise money for our local seniors in the process.

BSRI News

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he North Carolina Extension Master Gardeners of Brunswick County will hold two plant sales this spring.

Thursday, April 4 and Saturday April 6, 9 a.m. to noon (closed Friday, April 5, to restock for Saturday sales).

A wide selection of flowers and shrubs suited to growing in our Zone 8 will be offered. This is a popular sale and often plant lovers are waiting for the gates to open.

Friday May 17, 1 – 4 p.m.

In response to the growing interest in native plants that are both habitat-beneficial and bird-friendly, the Master Gardeners are excited to bring you their 2019 Native Plant

Sale with Native Plant Seminars beginning at 8:30 a.m. The plant sale will be open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m. each day. Details will follow later.

All live plant sales are held at Brunswick County Government

Complex behind Bldg. N, 25 Referendum Drive, Bolivia.

Check the plant sale website www.BCMGVA.org for updates. For more information, call Tom Woods, Horticulture Program Associate, at (910) 253-2610.

BSRI News

By Paul Witmer

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he Brunswick County Commissioners, along with the support of Foundation Freedom and the citizens of Brunswick County, are seeking to put the Charters of Freedom on the steps of the Brunswick County Court House.

The Charters of Freedom are our nation’s founding documents: the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Foundation Forward, Inc. is an educational project that builds Charters of Freedom monuments in local communities, displaying replica documents for everyone to read. It’s an educational non-profit based in North Carolina whose goal is to bring meaningful civic education to local communities.

At all of Charters of Freedom sites, volunteers meet with groups of school children to learn and ask questions. The Charters of Freedom help educate young people and everyone about the history of the founding of the United States.

Charters of Freedom settings provide a permanent centerpiece in communities to remember our history and honor our military families, first responders, loved ones, and businesses.

Charters of Freedom Needs Your Help We have raised $10,000 and need to raise $30,000 more to build a Charters of Freedom monument here in Brunswick County, bringing history alive for thousands of schoolchildren who may not be able to travel to Washington, D.C. to see the documents that founded our country. The Brunswick County Charters of Freedom monuments will be built in front of the Brunswick County Courthouse, available to the public and part of tours for Brunswick County schoolchildren.

If every person older than 60 in Brunswick County gave just $1, we would have enough to build a Charters of Freedom monument.

Mail us $1!

Do your small part! Please mail a check for $1 to Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc., Charters of Freedom, P.O. Box 2470, Shallotte, NC 28459.

OR Bring $1 to our Charters of Freedom Gala on April 30 at The Brunswick Center at Supply, 101 Stone Chimney Rd., Supply (see gala information on facing page).

To learn more about Foundation forward and the Charters of Freedom project, go to www.brunswickchartersoffreedom.com.

Foundation Forward is a 501(c) (3) agency. Checks may be made payable to “Brunswick County Charters of Freedom.”

Eyes on Brunswick County

ARTIST ROGER TATUM

Something in the Air

By Holly Tate

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successful painting,” says artist Roger Tatum, “shows how I feel about what I see.” With the natural beauty of North Carolina as his subject matter, Tatum paints what he loves most.

He was raised on a tobacco farm near the Waccamaw River, just 25 miles from his current home in Bolivia, and attended Tabor City schools. While farm life didn’t provide much in the way of art classes or materials, Tatum was always sketching his surroundings and began creating art in elementary school. By the time he reached high school, his talent was already receiving widespread recognition.

Tatum attended Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Fla. The good Florida weather provided abundant opportunities to be outdoors and paint, and also enabled him to study with a very talented watercolorist.

Today, painting in the outdoors— en plein air—is Tatum’s passion. An artist working in watercolor must be nimble, he says, to quickly capture a scene. Whether painting en plein air or completing a work in his studio, Tatum designs the composition and creates a color palette to convey his impressions.

“I like to make an evocative

statement about the subject rather than a simple representation,” he says.

Following art school, Tatum pursued a career in advertising, first in Chicago and later in North Carolina, for more than 40 years. He also studied at Roosevelt University and the American Academy of Art. About 10 years ago, he sold his High Point advertising agency, Tatum Toomey Whicker, and launched the next phase of his art and life.

Initially he painted just for himself, but when one of his works sold quickly at a good price, Tatum

Eyes on Brunswick County

Below: Brunswick County painter Roger Tatum, below, depicts the light and color of local landscapes, including the familiar views on these pages and our cover.

“I like to make an evocative statement about the subject rather than a simple representation,” Tatum says.

Left: “Misty Marsh.”

Opposite: “Twilight at the Beach.”

realized his art was more than just a hobby. In addition to his original watercolors, he could share his work via printing. Tatum praises his wife, Kathy, for her patient support of his talent and describes her as both a candid critic and his most devoted advocate.

Today he actively pursues his art, exhibiting paintings and prints in local galleries and at art shows, and conducts plein-air painting workshops throughout North Carolina.

You can see more of Roger Tatum‟s work at Lantana in Southport; Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash; River to Sea Gallery in Wilmington; and Tatum Galleries in Banner Elk. You can also learn about his upcoming events, exhibitions, and workshops by visiting www.tatumwatercolors.com.

Photo by Holly Tate

“I can‟t understand the word „retirement,‟” Tatum says.

Volunteers

A Fresh Perspective Brunswick Senior Resources is continuing to grow and expand to meet the needs of senior citizens in this wonderful, beach-surrounded county!

BSRI is always looking for ways to engage volunteers. As a nonprofit we depend on volunteers. We strive to keep volunteerism and service at the forefront of our organization. Our work and your work as a volunteer or potential volunteer is invaluable to our community and society as a whole.

Without philanthropic individuals who care about a bigger purpose, our county and country would be a sad place. Part of our organization’s mission is to provide solutions to educate and inspire this community about healthy aging.

We work toward healthy aging goals for the county first by advocating to end big civic issues like senior hunger, food insecurity, and lack of adequate nutrition.

We have our own in-house nutrition program and a whole volunteer team dedicated solely to this one, very important mission.

Fresh, hot meals are made at several of our centers

Where do you fit?

Volunteer Team Leaders needed: Volunteer leadership in the kitchen to help lead other volunteers daily. Help schedule volunteers and call for substitutes.

Commitment: Twice a week 2-3 hours Time Frame: Anywhere between 9am-12pm (could vary some things could be done from home) Meal Packing/Nutrition Team volunteers needed: Pack meals for Meals on Wheels deliveries.

Commitment: Once or Twice a week 2 hours Time Frame: Anywhere between 9am-12pm Meals on Wheels Delivery Volunteers: Deliver meals to homebound seniors Commitment: Once a week Time Frame: Anywhere between 10am-12pm

Email your questions to spowell@bsrinc.org

daily. They are packed and sealed into disposable trays by a volunteer team and then delivered, also by volunteers, to homebound seniors in Brunswick County. We deliver one fresh, hot, daily meal to over 300 individuals county-wide and operate with over 500 volunteers yearly as an organization.

Secondly, we encourage a healthy, active lifestyle for older adults ages 50 and up. At our five centers we offer various upbeat exercise classes, meditation and yoga, continuing education, personal development, art classes, volunteer opportunities and more.

Help us achieve these big goals by volunteering. We are looking to continuously gain new, excited, passionate, mission-driven volunteers to join our team. You won’t regret feeling connected to a bigger purpose!

—Sarah Powell, BSRI Volunteer Coordinator

In the Garden

By Pat Naughton

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nly two things that money can’t buy, that’s true love and homegrown tomatoes,” wrote John Denver in the song “Home Grown Tomatoes.” Growing tomatoes can be a challenge in Brunswick County with the heat and drought conditions. But with a few steps and daily monitoring, you can grow tomatoes that are priceless.

Select tomatoes that are smaller in size and disease resistant. These tomatoes generally have shorter maturity times and can be harvested before the summer heat. The Edible Garden at Brunswick Extension Office has had success growing Atomic Grape, Creole Original, Sungold, Black Vernissage, Cherokee Purple, Eva Purple Ball, Ace 55, and Porter Improved. Look for “VFN” on the label, which means they carry resistance to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt, and root-knot nematodes.

Improve sandy soil by working in 2 to 3 inches of compost or peat moss in the top 6 to 9 inches of soil.

If the soil has not been tested, apply ¾ cup of lime and ½ cup of 8-8-8 fertilizer for each plant. Otherwise follow the recommendation from the soil analysis. Soil samples can be brought to the Brunswick County Extension office for analysis for a small fee. About two cups of soil are needed for analysis.

Plant the tomatoes 1 ½ to 2 feet apart with the top of peat pot 1 inch below the soil. Trim a few of the leaves so the plant is not stressed on

Beat blossom-end rot and other hazards with Pat Naughton’s tips for growing tomatoes in Brunswick County.

hot days. Place a tomato cage around the plant. After the plants have started to set fruit, side-dress the plants with 2 to 3 tablespoons of a complete fertilizer like 10-10-10.

Repeat this every 4 to 6 weeks. The fertilizer should be placed 4 to 6 inches from the stem to avoid fertilizer burn.

A common problem for tomatoes is blossom-end rot. This results in decay of the tomato fruits on their blossom end. This is a physiological disorder caused by a lack of sufficient calcium in the blossomend of the fruit.

Here are some steps to reduce blossom-end rot: 

Add lime to reach a pH 6.5 to 6.7 – If the garden has not been limed in the past 2 to 3 years, add 2 cups of lime for each plant. Work the lime into the soil 12 inches deep. It is recommended to get a soil

analysis to better determine the amount of lime needed. 

Fertilize properly – If no soil analysis is available then add ¼ cup of 8-8-8 per plant.

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Mulch – cover the base of the plant with straw, pine straw, or newspaper to help keep the soil moist.

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Irrigate – plants require 1.5 inches of water per week. Adjust the watering based on rainfall.

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Calcium – add crushed up egg shells to the soil, or spray the leaves with a calcium solution.

To make a solution add calcium nitrite or calcium nitrate or calcium chloride at 4 level tablespoons per gallon of water.

These sources of calcium can be found in the vitamin supplement section of food stores. This spray should be applied 2 to 3 times a week, beginning at the time the second fruit clusters bloom.

Read All About It

By Donna Ruth Morgan

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ho knew that the story behind the famed Kitty Hawk manned flights was an unsolved mystery? William Hazelgrove did a deep dive to research his 2018 Wright Brothers, Wrong Story: How Wilbur Wright Solved the Problem of Manned Flight. The investigation uncovered many facts obscured over time, revealing a massive misunderstanding of the truth due to a single photograph and the self-seeking duplicity of a surviving brother. This little gem is chock-full of keen analysis and more personal information about Orville and Wilber than previously known. Although the writing is a bit uneven, Mr. Hazelgrove’s shocking discoveries overcome any editorial deficits and appeal to those who are fascinated with the history of flight or the secrets of aerodynamics.

Right from the true crime annals of the Tennessee Children’s Home Society, Before We Were Yours (2017) deftly links a twentiethcentury family ripped apart by kidnapping with a presentday woman living a seemingly fairytale life.

Author Lisa Wingate traces generational connections between a depression-era, Memphis riverboat family and a privileged, modern Carolinian dynasty. This historical novel offers poignancy, clearlytelegraphed romance, and enough southern intrigue to propel it from “overlooked” to “must read” status.

The Point of it All: A Lifetime of Great Loves and Endeavors (2018) by Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Krauthammer was posthumously edited by his son, Daniel Krauthammer.

Deeply personal anecdotes, set in a framework of politics, yields a treasury of philosophical musings on the state of our nation, world, and future. Charles was a liberal in the true sense—advocating open and pluralistic politics— but considered himself a conservative who never shied away from speaking truth to power. The collection, chosen by Charles during his final days, culminates in a brilliant essay distilling a lifetime of observation and analysis. A great man and writer who lived his life “with no regrets”—what more could readers ask?

Friends of the Library (FOL) raises funds to support Brunswick County Libraries, mainly through used book sales. Three branches have continuous inside-the-library book sales during business hours: FOL Leland adds new titles every week, FOL Southwest offers books, videos, DVD and puzzles, and the Rourke Reading Room in Shallotte branch has great bargains for readers. FOL Southport and Oak Island has an ongoing book sale at Southport Realty at 727 N. Howe St. in Southport and has monthly themed book specials. This month’s sale, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 27, gives you a chance to stock up on cookbooks at half price.

Ash Senior Site Ash Senior Nutrition Site Activity Calendar

Calendar is subject to change Victoria Hine, Manager Waccamaw Community Building 5859 Waccamaw School Road, Ash, NC 29420 Call 910-754-2300 Ext. 1050 For Reservations Operating Hours: 9:30 am.-1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Lunch Served at noon Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

2 9:30 Socialize 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:15 Blood Pressure Tests 12:30 Rummikub, Puzzles

3 9:30 Socialize 10:00 Puzzles 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Chair Exercises 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles Rummikub 12:45 Relaxation Exercises

4 9:30 Socialize 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:15 Nutrition Class 12:30 Bingo

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9:30 Socialize 10:00 Puzzles 11:30 Chair Exercises 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles, Rummikub 12:45 Relaxation Exercises

9:30 Socialize 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo

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9:30 Socialize 10:00 Puzzles 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Chair Exercises 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles, Rummikub 12:45 Relaxation Exercises

9:30 Socialize 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo

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9:30 Socialize 10:00 Puzzles 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Chair Exercises 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles, Rummikub, 12:45 Relaxation Exercises

9:30 Socialize 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:15 Birthday Cake 12:30 Bingo

30 9:30 Socialize 10:00 Puzzles 11:00 TV Socialize 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Rummikub, Puzzles

A recent scam involves people pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and trying to get your Social Security number or your money. That scam is growing exponentially: in 2017, the FTC heard from 3,200 people about SSA imposter scams, and those people lost nearly $210,000. In 2018, more than 35,000 people reported the scam, and they lost $10 million.

A scam call may sound like this: Scammers say your Social Security number (SSN) has been suspended because of suspicious activity, or because it’s been involved in a crime. Sometimes, the scammer wants you to confirm your SSN to reactivate it. Sometimes, he’ll say your bank account is about to be seized – but he’ll tell you what to do to keep it safe.

(Often, that involves putting your money on gift cards and giving him the codes – which, of course, means that your money is gone.)

Oh, and your caller ID often shows the real SSA phone number (1-800-772-1213) when these scammers call – but they’re faking that number. It’s not the real SSA calling.

Here’s what to know: Your Social Security number is not about to be suspended. Don’t verify your number to anyone who calls out of the blue. And your bank accounts are not about to be seized.

SSA will never call to threaten your benefits or tell you to wire money, send cash, or put money on gift cards. Anyone who tells you to do those things is a scammer. Every time.

The real SSA number is 1-800-772-1213, but scammers are putting that number in the caller ID. If you’re worried about what the caller says, hang up and call 1-800-772-1213 to speak to the real SSA. Never give any part of your Social Security number to anyone who contacts you.

Or your bank account or credit card number.

If you get one of these calls, tell the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov/complaint.

Boiling Spring Lakes Senior Site BSRI Nutrition Program at Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department 1 Leeds Road Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461 910-363-0018

April 2019 Monday

BSRI Nutrition Program Operating Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 910-754-2300 Program Information www.cityofbsl.org or 363-0018

*Subject to change, email or call Karlin 910-363-0018 ext.2 or kwest@cityofbsl.org* Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1 9am Card Making 10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

2 9:30-10:30am Clogging 6:30 Line Dance Club

3 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15-7:15pm Zumba

4 8am-5pm Swansboro, NC Day Trip 10am Mah Jong 6pm All Levels Yoga

5 10am Walking Class 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Dominoes, Dice and Cards

8 10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

9 9:30-10:30am Clogging 6:30 Line Dance Club

10 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15-7:15pm Zumba

11 10am Garden Club 10am Mah Jong 6pm All Levels Yoga

15 10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice

16 9:30-10:30am Clogging 6:30 Line Dance Club

17 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12pm Spirit Day: Easter Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15-7:15pm Zumba

18 10am Mah Jong 12pm Lunch Bunch: Purple Onion 6pm All Levels Yoga 6pm Family Night with the Bunny

12 10am Walking Class 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Ice Cream Birthday Social 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Dominoes, Dice and Cards 19 10am Walking Class 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Dominoes, Dice and Cards

22 10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

23 9:30-10:30am Clogging 6:30 Line Dance Club

24 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:15pm Guest Speaker: BSRI Nutritional Talk 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15-7:15pm Zumba

25 10am Mah Jong 12pm Brown Bag Lunch and Movie 6pm All Levels Yoga

29 10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

30 9:30-10:30am Clogging 6:30 Line Dance Club

26 10am Walking Class 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Dominoes, Dice and Cards

UPCOMING AND NEW!!

SHOWS AND DAY TRIPS Saturday, April 13th: Hot Jersey Nights $45 Thursday April 4th: Swansboro Day Trip $10 Thursday, May2nd: Clinton, NC Day Trip $10

Saturday, May 18th: Duplin Winery Murder Mystery $80

EVENTS

Thursday, April 18th: Family Night Out with the Bunny (Dinner included)

Boiling Spring Lakes Senior Site BSRI Nutrition Program at Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department 1 Leeds Road Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461 910-363-0018

BSRI Nutrition Program Operating Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 910-754-2300 Program Information www.cityofbsl.org or 363-0018

Mt. Olive Day Trip! Sampled and learned about Mt. Olive Pickle Co. then went to the Bentonville Battlefield.

Leprechaun Lunch!

Fritz Wackernagel Memorial Rummikub Tournament

Concerts Coming in MAY!

Healthy Bites

By Victoria Illan Student Volunteer

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Decreases stroke and coronary artery disease

April is national Pecan Month. Pecans can be used in a variety of dishes both salty and sweet. Pecans have many vitamins and minerals that are very beneficial to our health. Here are some health benefits of including pecans in your diet:

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Increases your metabolism

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Rich in magnesium which lowers inflammation

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Boosts immune system

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Helps the skin with aging

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Boosts your brain

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Helps decrease bad cholesterol

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The Brunswick Center at Calabash 10050 Beach Dr. SW Calabash, NC 28467 910-754-7427

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Courtney Bledsoe, Director Holley Norris, Assistant Director

APRIL DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

DAILY “Drop In” Activities: Reading, Coffee w/Friends (8A), Fitness Room, Table Games (2P-4P), Coloring, and more!

No Symbol = No Fee (Contributions always appreciated); $ = Fee Associated ; ^ = Requires Advanced Registration; * = New Offering/Time 8:30

Meditation

9:15

Tai Chi

8:45

Zumba GOLD

10:30 20/20/20

10:30 Geri-Fit

8:30

Barre

8:45

Zumba

9:00

Hoop It Up! $3

9:30

Chair Arthritis Beg.

9:30

BINGO $0.50

9:30

Knitting & Crocheting

10:30

Chair Arthritis Adv.

10:00 Line Dancing

10:30 Geri-Fit

10:30 20/20/20 $3

12p Lunch 12p Lunch 12p Lunch 12 Lunch 12 Lunch 12:00 Open Art 12:30 Yoga 1:00 Ballroom 1:00 Chair Yoga 12:00 Painter’s Hour Dancing 1:00 Rummikub Grp 12:45 Line Dancing 1:15 ^Beginner Mah Jongg Class 1:00 Mah Jongg Grp 1:30 Paint w/ 1:00 BINGO $0.50 (Sign up in Lobby) Michelle 1:00 Dulcimer Group 3:00 Tai Chi/QiGong$5 2:00 ^Beginner 2:00 Bridge Grp Dulcimer Class 2:00 ^Pound Away $3 (Sign up in Lobby)

APRIL BONUS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS! MONDAY

1

^Wreath Class 12:30

TUESDAY

2

8 • Nutrition Class 12:15 9 • Glucose Screenings w/ Saber Healthcare 11:00 • Tech Help 11:00 • Facebook Workshop 1:00

Visit w/ Bella the Service Dog

Cooking with Carol 2:00 22 Tech Help 11:00 29 ^Spring Cookie Decorating Class ($15) 1:00

Blood Pressure Checks w/ Amedisys

Lion’s Club Presentation 12:30

• Hurricane Preparedness Talk 12:30 • Visit w/ Bella the Dog 1:30

23

3

Spring Ice Cream Social After Lunch Sponsored by Saber Healthcare

30 • Birthday Party After Lunch

Cake Sponsored by Kindred at Home

• Visit w/ Bella the Dog 1:30 • ^Center Day Trip (Details TBA)

THURSDAY

4

Caregiver Support Group 2:00 17

5

• Writer’s Bloc 1:00 • Yoga for Everybody ($5) 1:00 18

Diabetes Support Group 3:00 24 Level Up Physical Therapy Discussion 12:30

FRIDAY

Essentially Golden Oil Class 12:30

11

10

16

15

WEDNESDAY

Cinema at the Center!

Popcorn and a Movie After Lunch!

25

• Writer’s Bloc 1:00 • Yoga for Everybody ($5) 1:00

12 ^Pine Needle Basket Weaving ($22) 12:30 19 CENTER CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY 26 ^Pine Needle Basket Weaving ($22) 12:30

The Brunswick Center at Calabash 10050 Beach Dr. SW Calabash, NC 28467 910-754-7427

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Courtney Bledsoe, Director Holley Norris, Assistant Director

Looking for a job? Be sure to mark your calendar!

2nd Annual BSRI/Brunswick Workforce Center (For those age 50 & Older) Where: The Brunswick Center at Shallotte (3620 Express Drive) When: Friday, April 26th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Center at Shallotte Number: (910) 754-2300 Meet Kathy Breen Kathy is our Zumba instructor here at the Brunswick Center at Calabash. She is extremely passionate about Zumba, all that is has done for her & her life, & loves to see how it helps others. Be sure to bring your water & wear the proper attire—she is sure to get you moving here on Tuesdays & Thursdays! Thank you for all that you do, Kathy!

GET INVOLVED! The Lion’s Club is looking for additional members. Be sure to come out on Tuesday, April 9th at 12:30 to hear about the Lion’s Club, what they do, & how you can get involved in making a difference!

A FAMILIAR FACE AT CALABASH

By Barbara L. Weber Before retirement, Oliver Ferland exercised race horses for a living. It was thrilling to work along with various trainers. In all, nearly 20 horses were his responsibility, but his favorite was Red Reality. That’s the one he calls the “Million Dollar Horse”...no doubt, a pet name that came from money won the races. Just ask Oliver to proudly show you the picture of him sitting on the horse that he keeps in his wallet. (Top Left) A native of Canada, Ferland came to the U.S. along with the horses in 1969. Later on, he decided to buy his own truck and did long distance driving.

In 2002, he moved to Calabash and golf also became his passion. He was fortunate enough to once play in a tournament with Westmoreland and Bob Hope in Charleston. He says, “It was the greatest!”

The father of two sons, Ferland lights up when speaking of them. One lives in Washington, D.C., works with Republican Party and the other lives in Seattle. He loves six grandchildren that he visits often.

Unfortunately, during a triple bypass surgery, Oliver had a stroke on the operating table and now daily must rely on a walker for movement. “No more golf,” he states, but therapy and Geri-Fit at the Center has Ferland growing stronger every day!

We are so happy you are a member of the Calabash Crew, Oliver!

The Brunswick Center at Calabash 10050 Beach Dr. SW Calabash, NC 28467 910-754-7427

Courtney Bledsoe, Director Holley Norris, Assistant Director

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

April’s Crafty Corner “Essentially Golden” With Beth Mincher

Thursday, April 4th at 12:30

Monday, April 1st at 12:30 What you will need: • Wire Wreath • 3 yards of burlap • 1 roll of wired ribbon of your choice (2 rolls if you want 2 patterns) ^(Register in Art Studio)

Have you heard or seen essential oils in the news recently, or noticed them in a local shop or even the pharmacy?

Well, the truth is, they've been around for thousands of years, as plant-based therapy. And they're a lot easier than you think to include in your daily health & wellness routine.

But smells you say....I can't. Good news! The aromas you've been used to smelling that may disturb you or give you a headache are NOT the oils that we're talking about. Quality and educated use is key to "aromatherapy". Unfortunately many of the oils you may have been exposed to, weren't really true oils.

Join us to learn what a true, pure essential oil really is, and how to use them!

It's never too late to "turn over a new leaf" & add some vitality & abundance to your golden years!

CRITIQUES Fridays, April 12th & 26th at 12:30 Zada Mae brings all that you will need to create a beautiful pine needle basket. Each class is just $22 ^(Register in Art Studio)

Monday, April 29th at 1:00 Jami Causey will be here with freshly baked cookies ready to be decorated.

Each person gets 3 cookies to decorate based around a SPRING theme for just $15. (^Register in Art Studio)

Written by Writer’s Bloc Member, Linda Dostie Scott (Join them on this month on 4/11 & 4/25!)

Our group, made up of different writing styles, Short stories are for some of us, others go the extra mile.

It doesn’t matter who we are, or what we like to read, Sometimes it’s just a lesson, so we can share a seed.

It gives the mind fulfillment, for it’s what we like to do, To share with people, we bring our stories and poems to you.

The value here, share and listen, with great ideas of the mind.

You’ll get the best critiques and come out refined.

I see another story here, further down the hill, With Barbara, Elsa, and CJ, will write another book at will.

Then there’s Sally, Tom, and Sandra who have shared an awful lot, The rest of us, even Linda, should give it a lot of thought.

Thanks for having a Critique Group, especially like this one.

I’m glad I did not miss, it’s been a lot of fun.

You see, learning’s for all of us, so we can understand, What we have in common, writing, creating, working hand in hand.

Since the first group meeting, some were kept in the dark, We didn’t get that change to meet Mr. Mark.

It’s been a pleasure for these meetings, To meet all of you, with your special greetings.

The Brunswick Center at Leland April 2019 - Weekly Activity Schedule EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

Black = No Fee (Contributions always appreciated); Green or $ = Fee Based Class; Red ^ = Requires Prior Sign Up 10:30

Chair Aerobics

8:30

Strength & Core

8:30

Total Body Cond.

10:30 $-BINGO

8:30

11:30

$-TRX Series^

9:30

Morning Yoga

9:30

Geri-Fit

10:30 Arthritis Exercise

10:00 Geri-Fit

10:00

Crafts

10:00 Painting

11:30 Larks Choir Practice 10:30 11:00 12p Lunch

12p Lunch

11:00 Line Dancing-Beg.

Line Dancing-Int. Computer Help

11:30a EARLY Lunch

12p Lunch

12:30

Monday Crafts

1:00

Sleep Mats

12:30

Painting

12:30 Senior Bootcamp

1:00

Mah Jongg

1:00

$-Parkinson’s Ex. I^

1:00

$-Tabata^

1:00

4:30

$-Cardio Dance^

2:00

$-Parkinson’s Ex. II^ 1:00 2:00

$-Super Sampler^

12p Lunch 1:30

Yoga

Oil Painting

Bridge Club $-Hybrid Yoga^

Class Rooms & Times Are Subject to Change. Look for Posted Flyers or Subscribe to Email Updates from LelandGeneral@bsrinc.org

April 2019 - Monthly Calendar MONDAY 1

TUESDAY 2

Bible Study 10:30a Sewing 12p

8

9

MONTHLY OUTING

WEDNESDAY

Hired Hands Music 10:30a

16 Easter Basket Décor 10:30a Sewing 12p

22 Earth Day Activities 10:30a

29

23

10

11 12 Caregiver Grp 10a Yoga Workshop 2p

17

BP Checks 10:30a

18

19 CLOSED

Meet w/Sandy Case Mgr, 12p Yoga Workshop Hand & Foot 1p 2p 24

Coups for Troops 9:30a

30

FRIDAY

3 4 5 BIRTHDAYS Hand & Foot 1p Cake at Lunch Yoga Workshop Caroline’s Tea Vet Meetup1p 2p 10:30a Game Day 1p

Nutrition Ed. 12p 15

THURSDAY

25 Caregiver Grp 10a

26

Regular Monthly & Semimonthly Events: Daily Announcements: During Lunch 1st Fridays, (At Lunch): Celebrate Birthdays 1st Tuesdays. 10:30a: Bible Study 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 12p: Sewing Bee 1st & 3rd Weds, 1p: Hand & Foot Card Game 1st & 3rd Friday, 1p: Game Day 2nd & 4th Thurs, 10a: Caregiver Support Grp 2nd Tuesdays: Monthly Outing (Details TBA) 2nd Tuesdays, 12p: Monthly Nutrition Ed. 3rd Mondays, 10:30a Hired Hands Music 3rd Thursdays, 12p: Meet with a Case Mgr Last Wednesdays, 9:30a: Coups for Troops 4th Fridays, 10a: Music with Willie Special Events & Presentations: 4/3: Veteran Meetup 1:00p American Legion Post #68 4/5: Caroline’s Farewell Tea 10:30a 4/4, 4/11, 4/18: 3 Weeks Yoga Workshop With Emily at 2:00p on Thursdays

4/13: Indoor Yard Sale 9:00a—12:00pm Music with Willie 4/17: Blood Pressure Checks 10:30a Liberty Homecare & Hospice 10a 4/16 Easter Basket Decorating 10:30a 4/19: CLOSED—Good Friday 4/22: Earth Day Activity 10:30 am 121 Town Hall Dr. Leland, NC. Hours: M 8a-5:30p, T-F 8a-4p

The Brunswick Center at Leland 121 Town Hall Drive NE Leland, NC 28451 910-754-7701

~An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Veronica Lett-McGee, Director Jade Robinson, Assistant Director

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Did you know?  Join our Veteran Meet Up, Wednesdays at 1p,

Cohosted with American Legion Post #68 AARP Tax Prep Mon, Wed, & Thurs 1:30-5p UNTIL APRIL 15!

Free Tax prep for low-income and older adults. Sign up for a M,W or Th slot at the front desk!

 The Leland Food Pantry is now OPEN

See Front Desk for details on applying for assistance  Hear About Class Changes - Send us your name & email to Lelandgeneral@bsrinc.org to get updates!

Bridge Players Needed!

Senior Games Are Coming…

Club Meeting Wednesdays at 1p

Games are held April 3-May 14, 2019!

Over 70 Athletic & Artistic Events!

Registration Packets at Front Desk

Indoor Yard Sale Saturday - April 13th, 2019 9a—12p 3 Week Yoga Workshop w/Emily 2p on Thursdays, April 4, 11, & 18th

Booth Rental: Flat Rate $20 - to keep full profits for sale Any items donated for center profit must be brought on day of sale and taken back if not sold. We unfortunately do not have room to store items before/after sale. Register at the front desk.

The Brunswick Center at Leland 121 Town Hall Drive NE Leland, NC 28451 910-754-7701

~An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Veronica Lett-McGee, Director Jade Robinson, Assistant Director

Striking Poses Into Spring!

Valentine’s Day

Join Us For Some Festive Activity Fun...

Making Masks for Mardi Gras!

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Senior Spotlight “Be truthful, treat everyone with respect, and even if they don’t love you, love them!

This Month’s Senior Spotlight Shines on Serlenia Gibbs.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oak Island Senior Site 47th Street Oak Island, NC 28461 Call 910-278-3622 or 278-6552 910-754-2300 for Reservations

Deanna Eddinger, Community Center Director Rodney, Stephanie & Sam, Community Center Assistants Operating Hours: Mondays through Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cathy Cashwell. 4/06 Peggy Rynn 4/5 Sam Sasser 4/12 Michelle Dye. 4/24

Senior Activity Calendar April 2019 Monday

Tuesday

(Subject to Change)

Wednesday

Thursday

1 9am Trip to Wal Mart 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:30 Board Games 8 9am Trip to Wal Mart 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:30 Board Games

2 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:15 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12pm Nutritional Class 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games 9 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:15 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Card Games

3 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time

15 9am Trip to Wal Mart 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:30 Board Games

16 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:15 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games

17 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time

18 8am Sr. Errands 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:15 Easter Party 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

22 9am Trip to Wal Mart 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:30 Board Games 29 9am Trip to Wal Mart 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:30 Board Games

23 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:15 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games 30 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:15 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games

24 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time

25 8am Sr. Errands 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:15 Sit & Be Fit/Yoga 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

10 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time

4 8am Sr. Errands 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:15 Sit & Be Fit/Yoga 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 11 8am Sr. Errands 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:15 Sit & Be Fit/Yoga 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

SHIIP

N.C. Department of Insurance • Mike Causey, Commissioner 855-408-1212 (toll free) • www.ncdoi.com

Photo by Marco Montero

APRIL IS ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT M. RENÉ TARQUINIO OR MARILOU SMITH AT (910)754-2300

The Brunswick Center at Shalotte Weekly Activity Schedule EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

“ At 50, I began to know who I was. It was like waking up to myself” Maya Angelou 9:00 Zumba Gold 10:00 Yoga w/ Kathryn 10:00 Beginner Line Dancing 10:30 Line Dancing 10:30 Weekly Updates 11:00 Exercise Class w/Angela 11:00 TaI Chi w/ Keith ($) 11:45 Lunch 12:15 Bingo 1:30 Tai Chi w/Dean 2:30 Tai Chi Forms with Dean ($5)

9:30 10:00 10:30 11:15 12:00 12:30 1:15 1:30 2:30

―On the Ball‖ w/Angela ($5) Caregivers Support Group Geri Fit w/Angela Aerobics w/Angela Lunch Bible Study Tai Chi w/ Dean Scrabble Beginner Line Dancing

8:15 9:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:00 11:45 12:30 1:00 2:00

Meditation w/ Keith Tai Chi w/Keith Beginner Bridge Tabata w/Shelley Beginner Line Dancing Line Dancing Adult Coloring Exercise Class — Gentle Stretch w/ Angela Lunch Bridge Shopping Rummikub

9:00 10:00 10:30 11:15 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:15 1:30

Zumba Gold w/ Kathryn Beginner Yoga w/ Kathryn Geri Fit w/Angela Aerobics Lunch Introduction to Microsoft Office Suite Mahjong Tai Chi w/Dean Art Class w/Joan

9:00 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:30 11:45 12:15 1:00 1:00

Pilates w/Angela Choral Group Pool/Billiards Tabata w/Shelley Beginner Computer Class Craft Class BP Checks Lunch Bingo Sewing Class ($) Movie 1st and 4th of the month

Contributions Always Welcome Monthly Activity Schedule for Shallotte MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

3 11:00 Tech Help 5:30 Diabetes Education 12:00 Garden Club

1

2

10 9 10:00 Trip to Calabash 11:00 Seated Tai Chi 8

6:00 Homeless Coalition 15

Tax Day

16

11:00 Seated Tai Chi

22 Earth Day 23 11:00 Seated Tai Chi 12:00-3:00 Basket Weaving with Zada Mae 29 30 11:00 Seated Tai Chi 12:00-3:00 Basket Birthday Day Weaving with Zada Mae

THURSDAY 4 1:00 Mahjong

FRIDAY 5 10:00 Computer Class 10:30 BP Check w/ Amedysis 1:00 Movie

12 9:00 Food Pantry 10:00 Computer Class 12:15 Nutrition With Mallory 10:00 Visually Impaired Support Group 1:00 Mahjong 10:30 BP Check w/LCFH

THE BRUNSWICK CENTER AT SHALLOTTE 3620 EXPRESS DRIVE

11

17 10:00 Face Book Class 11:00 Tech Help

18

24

25 11:00 Sip ‗n Chat 1:00 Mahjong

Spring Party Easter Egg Hunt 1:00 Mahjong

19

CENTER CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

26 JOB FAIR 9:00 Food Pantry 10:00 Computer Class 10:30 BP Check w/LCFH 1:00 Movie Boost Available for Purchase During Center Hours

4/3 Garden Club Meeting 4/3 Technology Assistance 4/5 Senior Games Billiards Qualifying Rounds 4/5 BSRI Volunteer Recognition 4/9 Trip to Calabash 4/7-4/13 National Volunteer Week 4/11 Nutrition Presentation 4/12 Visually Impaired Support Group 4/12 Food Pantry 4/18 Spring Party & Egg Hunt 4/15-4/20 Free Dump Week 4/17 Face Book & Tech Help 4/26 Food Pantry 4/26 Job Fair TBA Luncheon – Moose Lodge Calendar subject to change.

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte 3620 Express Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 910-754-2300 x 1001

~An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Anne Gass, Center Director Kathy Gehlhardt, Assistant Director

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Workshops with Susan Mellady

Good Friday, April 19th.

National Volunteer Week Friday is Movie Day, 1pm

Volunteer Recognition

Quote.

Nutrition Presentation

Senior Games Food Pantry

Second Annual BSRI/Brunswick Workforce Center JOB FAIR Ages 50+

Moose Lodge Spring Luncheon

Road Trip!

Monthly Joke.

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Free Dump Week

2018 Tax Prep Help.

Get Connected to Your Senior Center!

Show Me the Money!

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte 3620 Express Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 910-754-2300 x 1001

~An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Anne Gass, Center Director Kathy Gehlhardt, Assistant Director

Crafty Fridays! Each Week at 10am NEW!

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“At The Table” “What’s your favorite way to relax?”

Judi Dziubek — Get up and Move!

Cathy Salamon — I'm pretty mellow as it is, but exercise helps .

Ada Rosebour — Pray.

Vicki Cranford — Go behind closed doors and pray .

Weaving

Pine Needle Basket

Puzzles STATEPOINT CROSSWORD

63. Lt.'s subordinate 64. "____ Louise"

THEME: THE 1940s

DOWN

ACROSS 1. *Japanese attack locale 5. *Chairman of the Communist Party of China 8. Parent group 11. Horsefly 12. Voldemort's title 13. Ohio city 15. Saintly glow 16. Never a UK currency 17. Disapproved by audience 18. *American concentration camp 20. Peters out 21. *Harry Truman to Margaret 22. Feedbag morsel 23. Mountain climber's tool 26. Overplay in front of audience 30. Negative conjunction 31. Within a building 34. Leafy green 35. Captain America actor 37. Party bowlful 38. Dictum, pl.

39. Network of nerves 40. Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest 42. "To ____ is human" 43. *#23 Across victim 45. Like a human 47. "Never ____ never" 48. Raccoon's South American cousin 50. Mount Olympus' famous dweller 52. *Manhattan Project site 55. Does like a sponge 56. Horizontal wall beam 57. Pelvic parts 59. Actress Parker 60. Geologic time divisions 61. Steve Urkel, e.g.

62. Eat, past tense

1. Mozart's "L'___ del Cairo" 2. Homecoming guest 3. #50 Across wife 4. Kenya's neighbor 5. Native American earthen structure 6. Orderly arrangement 7. Shoe emanation 8. Circus trainer's poker 9. Zac Brown Band's body part hit 10. A in FANBOYS 12. Like weighed down with metal 13. At right angle to a ship 14. *Thor Heyerdahl's raft 19. Third axis 22. Dinghy propeller 23. Unable to move 24. Don't judge a book by it 25. Muse of love poetry 26. Shoshonean people 27. "It is silent" in sheet music 28. U in UV 29. *____ Harbor 32. *a.k.a. Operation Neptune 33. Black gold 36. Miniature Japanese carving 38. Hindu garment 40. Blue overhead 41. Intelligence 44. Impudent 46. Horse-involved activity 48. Man-made stone pile 49. Ladies' fingers 50. *Popular 1940s suit 51. "Ill at ____" 52. Type of molding 53. High school club 54. Ireland's previous name 55. Hot springs 58. Wood-shaping tool

SUDOKU

STATE POINT MEDIA PUZZLE ANSWERS ON PAGE 37

The Brunswick Center at Southport Weekly Activity Schedule– Lunch Served at 11:30 daily EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

DAILY Drop In Activities: Billiards, Coffee with Friends, Fitness Center, Library Green ($) = Fee Based Class; Red (#) = Requires Prior Sign Up; Blue (+) = New Offering/Time 8:30 9:00 9:45 9:30 10:00

Yoga & Pilates Mah Jongg Easy Does It Tai Chi Forms $ Hand & Foot Canasta 10:00 Card Making # 10:30 Beg. Tai Chi 12:15 STEP-tastic $ 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:00 Total Body Conditioning 2:15 Fit and Strong 6:30 Jam Session

9:00

Games (Crown 5, Rummikub, etc.)

9:30 Bridge 9:30 Boxing 11:00 Stretch & Balance 12:30 Pinochle 1:00 Silver Paddles 1:00 Gentle Cardio & Core 2:00 HIIT $ 6:30 Square Dancing

9:00 9:30 9:30 10:00 10:30 10:45 12:15 12:30 12:30 12:45 1:00 2:00

Watercolor $ Geri-Fit Tai Chi Forms $ Shanghai Rummy Tai Chi $ You Can Do It Bible Study Silver Samurai $ Jewelry 101 # Afternoon Movie Mah Jongg Ballet and Tap

8:30 8:30 9:00

Yoga & Pilates Boxing $ Advanced German 9:45 Gerifit 10:00 Knit & Chain Gang 10:00 Quilting 10:00 Bible Study 1:00 Cardio Dance and Core $ 1:00 Beginning Line Dance 2:00 Int./ Advanced Line Dance 2:00 HIIT $

9:00 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:30 11:30 12:30 1:00 1:30 1:30

Technology Workshop Tai Chi Forms $ Sewing Hand & Foot Canasta Tai Chi $ Beginner Pickleball Intermediate Pickleball Photography– 2nd and 4th Friday Advanced Pickleball Hand Drumming

*** Calendar subject to change Email Jackie Knott at jknott@bsrinc.org to receive regular updates.

Contributions Always Welcome for All Center Programming & Activities Monthly Activity Schedule for Southport MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

1

2

3

8

9

10

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

4

5

11

12

Parkinson’s Support Group 9:30am

15

16

17

The Brunswick Center at Southport

Photography 1:00pm

18

19 CLOSED

Stroke Support Group 1:00pm

Good Friday– April 19th–

CLOSED Happy Easter!- April 22nd

22

23

24 Caregivers Support Group 10:00am

29

30

25

26 Photography 1:00pm

Memory Café– April 29th–

12:00pm

The Brunswick Center at Southport 1513 N. Howe St., Ste. 1 Southport, NC 28461 Phone 910-754-7109

~An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Melissa Catlett, Director Jackie Knott, Assistant Director

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Happy Hello!

Stop by our front desk in Southport and introduce yourself to our newest face, Sherrill Jolly! We are so fortunate to have her on board. She comes to us with 30+ years as a high school English teacher with Brunswick County Schools.

You may also recognize her from Brunswick Little Theatre Pproductions. Welcome, Sherrill!

Sad Goodbye!

If you have eaten lunch with us, then you probably know the friendly face of Doris Anglemyer, who has been volunteering in our kitchen for more than 7 years. Doris is leaving us to return to Ohio to be closer to her family. We will miss you so much, Doris!

Wishing you nothing but the best.

Come join us in the stage ballroom on Monday, April 29th for our first Memory Café. Anyone with memory issues and their caregivers are invited to attend. We will have a catered lunch, music and activities.

Where: Stage Ballroom When: Monday, April 29 Time: 12:00pm Sign up at the front desk to attend, or call 910-7547109 to reserve your spot.

Space is limited! Many thanks to Carillon for hosting this event!

HOW TO BECOME A PAID CAREGIVER Myth: You need a certification to work with a licensed home care agency.

Fact: Many home care agencies have clients who need nothing more than a little help around the house, companionship, transportation or safety supervision. No certification is required to fill this role.

Sign up at the front desk to come to this informational session about becoming a paid caregiver.

Where: Southport Stage Ballroom When: Monday, April 8th, 2019 Time: 12:30pm Presented by Right at Home Wilmington. 2210 Wrightsville Ave. Suite 3D Wilmington NC 28403.

910-765-0755. www.rightathome.net/wilmington

Instructor Spotlight Sewing and Quilting– Sherry Ross Join this amazing seamstress and her wonderful group on Thursdays in the craft room at 10am to work on projects for the senior center. On Friday mornings at 10am you can come learn how to sew the fabulous projects Sherry has chosen!

Stretch and Balance—Jayne Noto If you have not been to this class yet, you are definitely missing out. Having good balance is crucial to healthy aging. Let Jayne Noto help you become stronger while improving your balance. Class meets Tuesdays at 11am in the stage and middle ballrooms.

Mah Jongg, 5 Crown, Rummikub, and more– Sheila Grooms Join us on Monday mornings 9am and Wednesday afternoons at 1pm to learn to play Mah Jongg from our instructor, Sheila Grooms. On Tuesday mornings at 9 in the craft room, she will be teaching a card game called 5 Crown, as well as Rummikub and some other games!

The Brunswick Center at Southport 1513 N. Howe St., Ste. 1 Southport, NC 28461 Phone 910-754-7109

~An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Melissa Catlett, Director Jackie Knott, Assistant Director

To Sissy Yeley with Kindred at Home for sponsoring our Mardi Gras party To the Dixieland band who made our Mardi Gras party a huge success To Audie Lowrimore for his wonderful presentation on the Senior Tar Heel Legislature To Bob Miller with No Hungry Child for donating incontinence supplies for our homebound participants To AARP tax volunteers for your endless patience and a wonderful service

We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to the Southport Garden Club for these lovely arrangements they made to send out to our home-delivered meals participants. They loved them!

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mardi Gras 2019 Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!!

(Let The Good Times Roll!)

The Brunswick Center at Supply

April 2019 - Weekly Activity Schedule EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

No Symbol = No Fee (Contributions always appreciated); $ = Fee Associated ; ^ = Requires Advanced Registration; * = New Offering/Time 8:30 9:30 10:00 11:00

Coffee w/ Friends Rummikub Sew Simple Tai-Chi

12:00PM Lunch 12:15 1:00

Tai-Chi/Qi-Gong

1:00

Pine Needle Craft^$8

Line Dancing

Coffee w/ Friends *Beginners Yoga Paper Crafting Crochet Class**

8:30 9:30 10:00 10:00

8:30 9:30 10:00 10:30

12:00PM Lunch

*Water Color Painting

8:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 11:00

12:00PM Lunch

Walking Club

1:00 3:15

Coffee w/ Friends *Seated Tabata Rummikub

1:00 1:00

GeriFit

Mah-Jongg Book Club

Coffee w/ Friends Rummikub Oil Painting Knitting Group Pilates**

8:30 Coffee w/ Friends 10:00 Rummikub 11:00 Tai-Chi

12:00PM Lunch 1:00

Crafts, Crafts Crafts**

3:15

GeriFit

12:00PM Lunch 1:00 1:00

Silver Samurai Latch Hook Class

April 2019 - Monthly Calendar MONDAY

TUESDAY

1 2 Pine Needle Garden Club 2P Basket Class Begins 1P^$8 9 Simple Technology 11A Becoming a Caregiver 12:30P

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15

22 Sea Glass Craft 10A^$15

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WEDNESDAY 3 Nutrition Class 11:30A

THURSDAY 4

Hired Hands 11A

5 Hope 4 NC 10A

1st Meeting Book Club 1P 10

FRIDAY

11 Sgt. Nowell 12 Sfty Awareness Recipe Swap 11A 1P Movie 1P Cargivr Sprt 2P

17 Book Club Garden Club 1P 2P

18 Indoor Easter Egg Hunt 1P

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25 Shell Coll. 26 Bag Craft Celebrate April 10A^$15 Birthdays 12:30P BP Check 10A Movie 1P

16

Simple Technology 11A

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24 Day Trip TBA

19 Program Closed for Good Friday

828 8upply Center Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair!

Regular Monthly & Semimonthly Events: 1st Wednesday: Nutrition Class w/ Mallory Balice 11:30am 2nd Wednesday: Hired Hands Band Performance 11A 2nd Thursday: Caregiver Support Group 2P 2nd Friday: Recipe Swap 1P 2nd & 4th Thursday: Movie & Popcorn at the Center 1P Last Wednesday: Monthly Day Trip (Details TBA) Last Friday: Birthday Celebration—Dessert @ Lunch Special Events & Presentations: April 1: New Pine Needle Basket Class Begins, 1pm April 5: Hope 4 NC, 10am April 8: First Book Club Meeting, 1pm April 9: How to Become a Caregiver, 12:30pm offered by Right at Home April 11: Safety Awareness w/ Sgt. TK Nowell of the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department, 11am April 18: Indoor Easter Egg Hunt, 1pm April 22: Sea Glass Craft, 10am April 25: Shell Collection Bag Craft Class, 10am April 25: Blood Pressure Checks, 10am Offered by Saber Healthcare

The Brunswick Center at Supply 101 Stone Chimney Road Supply, NC 910-754-7604

Melissa Starr, Director Casey Freed, Assistant Director

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You wanted more morning exercise classes.

We listened!

Beginner’s Yoga w/Emily Silverman Starts Tuesday, April 2nd @ 9:30 & Seated Tabata w/ Angela Ruel Is moving to Wednesdays @ 9:30

A special thank you to our dedicated puzzlers, (Charles Wilson, Joe Allred , Pat Nash (Pictured l– R); along with Steve Ross, Diane James, Linda Lineberry, and everyone who works to create and frame the beautiful puzzles that grace the walls of our center. The puzzles not only provide art for our center, but are available for purchase, with the proceeds funding activities at the Brunswick Center at Supply.

GIVING BACK Glenda Schantz and her niece Lora Greene introduced Sleep Mats for the homeless to the Brunswick Center at Supply and others lovingly joined in the effort. A great deal of time and care goes into each mat, with 100 hours of crocheting time, and the collection of over 600 bags required for each one.

Several mats have been donated and the project continues.

We appreciate all their hard work.

(Pictured l-r back row) Linda James, Bill James, Sally Powell, Gloria Pieczarka, Glenda Schantz (front) June Shashura, Diane James, Susan Mays, Lora Green, Sherry Wilson

The Brunswick Center at Supply 101 Stone Chimney Road Supply, NC 910-754-7604

Melissa Starr, Director Casey Freed, Assistant Director

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Special Events

Personal Safety & Home Security Offered by: Sgt. TK Nowell, I .M.P.A.C.T. Unit of the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Thank you Bridget Carroll with the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina and the Brunswick Wellness Coalition for offering our March A1C Testing.

Date & Time: Thursday, April 11th @ 11:00 am

We’d like to thank Shawn Lennon, Victor Stephens and Sam Marshall with the NC Cooperative Extension; and Lindsay Maher with the Brunswick Wellness Coalition for their continued assistance and support with our Raised Bed Garden Initiative. Thank You!

Beachin’ New Craft Classes Sea Glass w/Linda Lineberry April 22 @ 10am

Shell Collecting Bags MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE

SPRING YARD SALE!

w/Judy Meyer April 25 @ 10am

May 18th 8:00AM—1:00PM

We Need You! If you have a desire to help others, we need volunteer instructors and volunteers to assist with Congregate Meals.

If you’d like to help call the Supply Center.

For our neighbors feeling the continued effects of Hurricane Florence, Hope 4 NC connects survivors to resources. They will be at the Brunswick Center at Supply on April 5th at 10am.

Town Creek Senior Site Town Creek Senior Site

STATE POINT MEDIA PUZZLE ANSWERS Puzzles on page 30

Mike Blandino, Manager Town Creek Community Building 6420 Ocean Hwy., Winnabow, NC Operating Hours: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm 9:30 am.-1:30 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Lunch Served at noon

Activity Calendar April 2019 Subject to change

Tuesday

Thursday

2 10am Rummikub 11:15 Yoga 12:00 Lunch

4 10am Coffee & Games 11:15 Yoga 12:00 Lunch

9 10am Coffee & Games 11:15 Yoga 12:00 Lunch

11 10am Rummikub 11:15 Yoga 12:00 Lunch

16 10am Rummikub 11:15 Yoga 12:00 Lunch

18 10am Coffee & Games 11:15 Yoga 12:00 Lunch

23 10am Coffee & Games 11:15 Yoga 12:00 Lunch 12:15 Nutrition with Mallory

25 10:00 Rummikub 11:15 Yoga 12:00 Lunch

30 10am Rummikub 11:15 Yoga 12:00 Lunch

Happy April

What’s for Lunch?

April

Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. Provides Nutritionally Balanced Meals for Seniors

Happy Easter

*Menus subject to change*

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1 Baked chicken breast w/ mushroom gravy Garlic mashed potatoes Broccoli au Gratin Peach cobbler Wheat roll Margarine Milk 2%

2 Hamburger Steak w/ brown gravy Okra and tomatoes White rice Tropical fruit Soft roll Margarine Milk 2%

3 Hotdog Coleslaw Baked beans Hotdog bun Jello Mustard Relish Milk 2%

4 Chopped BBQ Cole slaw Potato wedges Baked cinnamon apples Hamburger bun Milk 2%

5 Baked fish fillet Hushpuppies Coleslaw Mac and Cheese Chilled Pears Soft roll Chocolate Chip Cookie Tarter Sauce Milk 2%

8 Chicken Teriyaki Asian Veggies Brown Rice Vanilla Pudding Mandarin Oranges Margarine Roll Milk 2%

9 Smoked Sausage Peppers and Onions White Rice Hot Dog Bun Mustard Milk 2%

10 Pork Marsala Seasoned Carrots Orzo w/Tomatoes, Spinach, Parm Cheese Wheat Roll Baked Apples Milk 2%

11 Stuffed Cordon Bleu Chicken Breast Rice Pilaf Mixed Veggies Roll Fruit Salad Margarine Milk 2%

12 Swedish Meatballs Buttered Egg Noodles Peas & Carrots Hot Spiced Fruit Wheat Roll Margarine Milk 2%

15 Chicken Rice Bake Seasoned Green Beans Glazed Carrots Wheat Roll Baked Apples Margarine Milk 2%

16 Baked Spaghetti Green Salad w/ dressing Buttered peas Breadstick Strawberry Applesauce Milk 2%

17 Chicken Salad Lettuce & Tomato Potato Salad Whole Wheat Bread Chips Mandarin Oranges Milk 2%

18 Sliced honey glazed ham Green beans Mashed sweet potatoes Apple cobbler Soft roll Margarine Milk 2%

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22 Stuffed pepper casserole Green beans Fruit cocktail Soft roll Margarine Milk 2%

23 Baked Chicken w/ Mushroom Gravy Broccoli Au Gratin Mashed Potatoes Chilled Pears Wheat Roll Margarine Milk 2%

24 Country style steak w/ gravy Succotash Potatoes au gratin Chocolate chip cookie Soft roll Margarine Milk 2%

25 Vegetable Lasagna Green Salad Pears Breadstick Chocolate Pudding Breadstick 100 % fruit juice

26 Chicken Pot Pie Green Beans Biscuit Blueberry Crisp Margarine Milk 2%

29 Chicken Alfredo w/ Fettuccini Steamed Broccoli Caesar Salad Chocolate Brownie Breadstick 100% Fruit Juice

30 Baked Pork Chop Potato Au Gratin Steamed Cabbage Applesauce Wheat Roll Margarine Milk 2%

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Trips

Travel with Collette with a wonderful group of people to explore the Danube through ancient canals!

See history and beauty close and personal on this luxurious, all inclusive, guided tour.

Park your car at our Supply Senior Center and be transported to Wilmington airport where Collette travel professionals meet you and guide you along the rest of your trip!

Seat availability determined upon inquiry.

Dates: September 25th-October 5th Rates: Lower Outside Double: $5,049 Upper Outside Double: $6,099 Price includes 11 days-24 meals– airport transportation and more!

Call for more information- (910) 754-2300 Sarah Powell Another experience with Collette offered through BSRI group travel.

Take a special trip to see the Danube covered in charming Christmas traditions!

See castles light up as you pass by on a quaint, luxurious vessel, with your friends!

Seat availability determined upon inquiry.

Dates: December 8th-16th Rates: Lower Outside Double: $3,999 Upper Outside Double: $4,799 Price includes 9 days-19 meals– airport transportation and more!

Call for more information- (910) 754-2300 Sarah Powell

We will also be partnering with a new tour group out of Savannah to offer some more smaller domestic, guided tours! So let us to the research for you! Tell us where you want to go and we will work with the professionals to create a custom, guided, all inclusive motor coach tour!

Email suggestions for 2020 trips to Sarah Powell at spowell@bsrinc.org or call (910) 754-2300

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Brunswick senior Buzz

INFORMED Many families tell us they wish they would have known about hospice sooner.

More time to hold a hand, spend with family and friends, kiss your grandkids and say I love you.

Not all hospices are the same.

To find out if you or someone you love qualifies for hospice or palliative care, call 800.207.6908 or visit LCFH.org.

Over 40 Years in the Welcoming Business!

PUT YOUR BUSINESS IN FRONT OF NEWCOMERS AND NEW BUSINESSES!

Welcome Service LLC is the only welcoming service that personally welcomes newcomers and new businesses to New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties.

Call Nancy Wilcox at 910-470-0286 nkwilcox58@gmail.com www.welcomeservicesllc.com

April 2019