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HAPPY 15th ANNIVERSARY, BSRI!
2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
(P) 910-343-8209
(F) 910-343-8836
Is Elderhaus PACE right for you? Elderhaus PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) offers an alternative to nursing home care for seniors 55 and older. An optional benefit under Medicare and Medicaid, PACE provides inter-disciplinary care therefore enabling seniors to remain in the community longer. Our transportation department is available to ensure seniors arrive safely to our center and back home again. Elderhaus’ Home Care department is made up of experienced and carefully vetted Nurse Aides. Elderhaus aides work in the home in accordance with senior abilities and needs; ensuring safety, health and quality of life. When you enroll in PACE we become your For more information call, healthcare provider and the rate for your PACE approved care visit us at Elderhaus.com will not change even if your needs do. Qualifying seniors must: or follow us on Facebook Reside in the PACE service area (see below) Be at least 55 years of age Meet PACE requirements for living safely in the home PACE Services Meet the state criteria for nursing home level of care available according Elderhaus PACE proudly serves all of New Hanover County and to participant need: Hampstead as well as the following zip codes in Brunswick County 28422, 28451, 28461, 28479 Adult Day Care Home Care Transportation Rehabilitative Therapy Recreation Dietary Counseling 24 hour on-call services Pharmacy Durable Medical Equipment Specialists visits
We work with you to provide care that works for you!
TTY 1-800-735-2962
Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. 3620 Express Dr. P.O. Box 2470 Shallotte, NC 28459
www.bsrinc.org (910) 754-2300 (910) 754-9269 Fax Office Hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
BSRI Main Office 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 Teresa Muchler-Nogi, Data Systems Manager Chauvet “Mel” Jackson, Operations Technician Sarah Powell, Volunteer Coordinator Mallory Balice, Program Specialist Karen Tierney, Receptionist
BSRI Center/Site Staff Virginia Long, Ash Mary Green, Boiling Spring Lakes Mike Blandino, Calabash and Town Creek
Adrienne Brown, Leland Marilou Smith, Leland Shelley Cooper, Leland Anne Gass, Shallotte Kathy Gehlhardt, Shallotte Derissa Gore, Shallotte Lee Norris, Shallotte Emory Saghy, Shallotte Zach Canady, Shallotte Beverly Bridgers, Southport Melissa Catlett, Southport René Tarquinio, Southport Susan Whitley, Southport Karen Kirkman, Supply Susan Whitley, Supply Gloria Pieczarka,Supply Mike McGurn, Thrift Store
Happy 15th birthday, BSRI! A brief history of how we started: March 2001: A series of meetings put the finishing touches on a new direction for the aging Brunswick County population. The Department of Social Services and county commissioner action committee composed of county employees, county management, and concerned citizens had hired a new executive director to focus directly on the growing and vocal needs of Brunswick County seniors. A trend had begun with World War II generation seniors, now in their seventies and needing services, and a tidal wave of Baby Boomers on verge of exploding 10,000 people per day into retirement. Our warm weather, beaches, and low taxes guaranteed that this area would be a landing spot for people exiting New England and the Midwest. County projections showed that eventually, Brunswick County would be a senior community. A Visionary Plan: A new nonprofit was to be formed to create several advantages. Cost savings would come from moving some county employees into the new entity. Current senior sites would remain in county hands but have a shortened chain of command. Program upgrades would mean improved eligibility for Home and Community Care Block Grant funds and other grants.
Then there was fundraising. A bona fide 501(c)3 could be granted tax exempt status and make tax-deductible contributions to important programs like Meals on Wheels. It was official: In August 2002, Deputy County Manager Steve Stone signed the completed articles of incorporation paperwork for a new agency, and a vision transitioned into a fledgling corporation. Brunswick Tomorrow – Our County, Our Vision, Our Decision. A little over a year after the formation of the Brunswick County Council on Aging, Brunswick Senior Resources Inc. was born. Brunswick County Officials and Commissioners launched a series of public meetings to assess public sentiment for community priorities. Among those priorities was the goal: Provide for the well-being of our senior citizens by increasing their participation in current programs while developing adequate facilities and support for an independent lifestyle. At the time, BSRI managed locations in Shallotte, Southport, Leland, and Oak Island. In February 2004, the Brunswick County senior population numbered 19,200, roughly 25 percent of the county population. Today, Brunswick County’s senior population is nearly 50,000. FROM THE CEO, continued on page 4
Letter from the President FROM THE CEO, continued from page 3 Supply can become full service centers. Special thanks to our county commissioners and county Today BSRI operates eight management for their support. locations and will soon operate five full-service senior centers and three Renovations began at new smaller sites. We offer countless Calabash Area Senior Center on services, activities, and venues to June 19 with a complete demolition help people age in place and remain of the interior of the building. happy and healthy. BSRI has a rich Trenching of the concrete to lay history and a bright future. plumbing for the new kitchen and restrooms is also complete. Work is expected to finish in spring 2018. For the second year in a row, The new Calabash Senior Center BSRI got a boost from “Fran’s Fans.” is about 12,000 sq. ft. on nearly In this program, Frances Weller and 5 acres of land in downtown WECT Channel 6 host a drive for Calabash. Its location will provide donations of box fans. Most fans can access to all local amenities and be purchased for around $16 and businesses. A modular structure was donated to local senior centers. This placed in front of the new center to program had only been offered in house the Briar Patch Florist and New Hanover County until WECT Gifts during construction. We reached out to BSRI offering to encourage the community to support replicate the program for our county. the florist, which will be a permanent Those efforts yielded more than 220 tenant in the new senior center. box fans! I wish to express my
deepest appreciation to Fran, the WECT team, the Leland Walmart, generous members of the community, and BSRI staff and volunteers who helped to procure and distribute these much-needed resources. County commissioners voted on June 17 to appropriate BSRI’s annual budget request. This year’s budget represents additional funding from previous levels and remains consistent with the commission’s desire to maintain a revenue neutral county budget. The additional funding provides resources to ensure the new senior centers in Leland and
Photo by Linda Walters
Linda Walters took a summer drive to the docks in Varnamtown for this month’s story on Brunswick County shrimping. We’re sure she didn't mean to tease us by photographing a shrimp boat named “Oldie Goldie.” At the Buzz, we think North Carolina shrimp is one of the best things about living at the coast. Read more about local shrimp on page 8.
BSRI is seeking community support from area residents, businesses, and nonprofits to assist with needed supplies, furnishings, donations, etc. that will be nonbudgeted items for the new Calabash area center. A goal of $100,000 has been set to meet that need. A sign has been placed on Beach Drive so the public can monitor fundraising progress. If you would like to make a contribution, please call (910) 7542300 and ask for Debra Marlowe. Fall will be here soon!
Your Devoted Servant, Jim
BSRI News
BSRI is pleased to announce the addition of Melissa Catlett as director of the Brunswick Center at Southport. Catlett replaces Susan Whitley, who is now directing the Brunswick Center at Supply. Catlett comes to us from Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging in Henderson, where she has served as the Family Caregiver Specialist and Region K Senior Games Coordinator for the last 10 years. She is a graduate of Peace College and East Carolina University with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She currently lives in Henderson with her husband, Steve and her son, Camden Jones. She also has a stepdaughter, Emma, who lives in Wilmington. Melissa and Steve have two dogs, Sophie and Irie. Catlett says she could not be more excited about coming to work with BSRI, and she is looking forward to meeting the staff and seniors. She is grateful and humbled by this amazing opportunity and is looking forward to calling Southport home.
Photo by Mike Blandino
BSRI News
It’s Our Birthday! BSRI Celebrates 15 Years By Melody Stephens, Director of Operations
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runswick Senior Resources, Inc. (BSRI) was incorporated in 2002 when Brunswick County commissioners established BSRI as a nonprofit agency to provide senior adult services. The commissioners expected growth of the 60+ population and wanted to set up funding through grant awards, government support, and fundraising. In June 2003, BSRI took over program services from the Brunswick County Department of Social Services (DSS), Older Adults Division.
At that time, four locations (Ash, Leland, Shallotte and Southport) were housed in older buildings managed by local government departments. Now administrative offices were established in the DSS building in Bolivia. James “Jim” Russell served as the first BSRI executive director under a newly named board of directors. County Commissioner May Moore served as temporary chair until Shirley Kotlarz was elected in 2003. The board worked on budget strategies and policy with an eye toward providing the aging population with basic needs. By the end of the first fiscal year, Russell was named President/CEO and a few new hires were added. Early on, Jim Russell and the board sought add more space and
Above: Participants arrived at the main entrance to the original Shallotte Senior Center through the back parking lot. Left: Members enjoy a game of billiards at the old Shallotte Senior Center. Top left: The original BSRI logo was this live oak tree.
additional locations. By 2006, BSRI and Brunswick County’s plan was to eventually offer five large senior centers in communities across the county. Meanwhile, BSRI expanded services, adding nutrition sites in Calabash, Northwest, Oak Island, and Boiling Spring Lakes. Later, BSRI added programs and services in Supply, Sunset Harbor, and Town Creek.
When the economy made a downturn in 2009, all planned centers were placed on hold, with the exception of the Southport facility which was already under
contract for renovations. The Ash and Calabash sites suffered reduction of services and the Northwest location was closed. The remaining nutrition sites remained open on a part-time basis. As the economy rebounded, BSRI leadership has changed, staff has been added, and the senior adult population continues to swell. Thanks to the perseverance of dedicated staff and volunteers, the efforts of the current CEO, Jim Fish, and the direction of the board, BSRI now manages four large senior centers. Three centers were named Senior Centers of Excellence. We
Happy Anniversary, BSRI! are on schedule to add a fifth senior center by 2018. BSRI continues to maintain senior sites in Ash, Calabash, and Town Creek and supports the meal program in Boiling Spring Lakes and Oak Island. In 2015, the Thrift Store in Calabash began generating income support for BSRI programs.
BSRI has progressed a long way since 2002. The past 15 years have proven the initial vision was realistic and attainable. There is more to be done. But let’s take a moment to recognize what determination, collaboration, commitment and community support can accomplish. BSRI’s mission endures and those of us who have witnessed the progress from the early days have much pride in what has transpired. It has been a very rewarding journey—one we will maintain as we continue moving forward together.
Above: Walter Robbins delivers Meals on Wheels for Leland area homebound residents. Then as now, BSRI depends on volunteers to provide essential services. left: The Leland Senior Center on Village Road served Leland residents until 2017. Some residents went to school at this site in former days.
Left: The old Southport Senior Center on Atlantic Avenue served area residents until 2009. Below: BSRI has a new logo, but the commitment to our mission of making a difference remains the same.
Out and About
Photos by Linda Walters
By Linda Walters Brunswick County is a shrimp lover's paradise with a summer bounty of fresh, wild caught, local shrimp. And on the Lockwood Folly River at the very end of Varnamtown Road, you’ll find Garland's Fresh Seafood, Inc., one of the oldest shrimp suppliers in Brunswick County.
Wesley Garland “Honey” Varnam founded Garland's Seafood in 1954. His youngest son, Nicky, grew up with the business and became a shrimp boat captain. Nicky owned his first shrimp boat (built locally) when he was 20 years old. He went to Key West for a while, then came home and married Jackie, a real estate agent. When his dad died in 1984, Nicky and Jackie took over the business and changed
the name to Garland's Fresh Seafood, Inc. Nicky manages the operational side of the business, unloading boats, sizing, pricing, and packing the shrimp. Jackie manages the administrative side: sales, scheduling of pickup, and delivery. Shrimp is the only seafood sold, both wholesale and retail. Customers must place an order with Jackie before receiving the shrimp.
The life of a sea captain has many rewards, but with it comes responsibility, danger, and hard work. The day starts at 2 a.m. and continues until 9 p.m., maybe later. The captain of the boat on our cover is Arthur Thompson, 84 years old and still going strong. He and a single crew member crew the
Out and About Oldie Goldie on its shrimp runs. On a typical shrimping run, the day begins by loading 20 blocks of ice weighing 300 pounds each onto the boat, along with $100 worth of groceries. Six to eight hundred gallons of fuel is needed to supply a boat, depending on the size. Crews stay out to sea for four days. The crew lowers the outriggers to stabilize the boat and keep each side of the nets as far away from each other as possible. The nets are unhooked, unfolded, and thrown overboard. When the nets are full, they are loaded on the boat and emptied. Once home, the shrimp must be off loaded, weighed, headed, and cleaned. Shrimp is then packed in 50pound boxes and stored in the
cooler. Next comes the cleaning of the boat and the storage of the nets. When the operational side is completed, the administrative side begins. Customer orders must be filled, and scheduled for pick up or delivery. Ninety-nine percent of Garland's Fresh Seafood, Inc. business is commercial.
Danger is always a possibility on a shrimp boat. “A shrimp boat captain must use his knowledge and common sense to keep his crew safe,” Nicky said. “If the weather is bad, stay in port
until it passes.” Safety is a must. Life buoys, distress signals, navigational lights, and emergency phone must be inspected and maintained. “My worst fear as a sea captain happened when a crew member fell overboard into shark infested water,” Nicky said. “It was also distressing when another crew member caught his hand in a winch.”
Many changes face the shrimping industry. Locally, shrimp is no longer as plentiful, and much shrimping has moved to Pamlico Sound. In February of this year, the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission voted to accept a petition from the N.C. Wildlife Federation to limit trawling in sounds and estuaries. Increased demand for waterfront homes and businesses have raised the cost of land used as ports. Fuel prices are unstable. Shrimping is North Carolina’s heritage and Wesley Garland Varnam’s legacy to his family. Nicky and Jackie have three grandsons that will make their own career choices. There is much to consider when choosing to captain a shrimp boat or own a shrimp business.
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Nutrition
All About Antioxidants By Mallory Balice Program Specialist
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ntioxidants are chemicals that help protect against free radicals, DNA damage, and diseases. Free radicals can come from processed foods or toxins and can damage the cells in your body. However, eating a variety of antioxidant foods will protect your cells and boost your immune system.
The best sources of antioxidants are fruits and vegetables. These superfoods include berries, leafy greens, blueberries, broccoli, spinach, and legumes such as black beans or kidney beans. Also, regular consumption of green tea is beneficial because it has antioxidants known as catechins. Tips on increasing your antioxidant intake:
Incorporate fruits and vegetables at every meal.
Look at the colors on your plate the next time you eat, and add foods with rich vibrant colors.
Use different herbs and spices in your foods: Turmeric, cumin, oregano, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon will help boost your antioxidant intake.
Snack on nuts, seeds, and dried fruit (with no added sugar or salt).
You can live a healthier lifestyle by incorporating antioxidant-rich foods into your diet. Start today by adding a serving of fruit to breakfast or a vegetable as a snack!
Sock Hop
Ash Senior Site Ash Senior Site Virginia Long, Manager Waccamaw Community Building 5859 Waccamaw School Road Ash, NC 28420 Call 910-287-3998 for reservations Operating Hours: 9:30—1:30 Tuesdays & Thursdays Lunch Served at 12pm
Activity Calendar
John Ingraham, LLC First Financial Education Centers
August 2017
Subject to change
Tuesday
Thursday
1 10:00 am Board Puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11:00am TV Game Show 12:15pm Blood Pressure Screening
3 10:00 am Board Puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11:00am TV Game Show 12:15pm Nutrition Presentation
8 10:00 am Board Puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11:00am TV Game Show
10 10:00 am Board Puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11:00am TV Game Show
15 10:00 am Board Puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11:00am TV Game Show
17 10:00 am Board Puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11:00am TV Game Show
22 10:00 am Board Puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11:00am TV Game Show
24 10:00 am Board Puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11:00am TV Game Show
29 10:00 am Board Puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11:00am TV Game Show
31 10:00 am Board Puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11:00am TV Game Show !2:30pm Birthday Party
Safe Retirement Solutions Insurance, Planning, Wealth Management 5039-5 Main Street, Shallotte, NC 28470 910-754-6921 www.johningrahamllc.com
Boiling Spring Lakes Senior Site BSRI Nutrition Program
at Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department
Special Events & Excursions July 13th Coffee & Danish @ Spring Lake Park July 18—Bingo & Lunch July 22—Spring Lake Concert Series featuring Soul On The Beach Band 6—8pm
August 2017
Boiling Spring Lakes Senior Site Activity Calendar *Subject to change
Monday SPRING LAKE CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES ON AUGUST 5TH 4— 6pm
Tuesday 1
9am Yoga-Pilates Combo
9am Yoga-Pilates Combo
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10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club
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10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club 2:00 Eclipse Viewing Party
29 10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club
6pm Beginner Yoga
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9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 6pm Beginner Yoga
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9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 6pm Beginner Yoga
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6pm Beginner Yoga
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6pm - Flow Yoga 17
23 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Cards & Dice 6:30pm Line Dance Club
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10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Cards & Dice 6:30pm Line Dance Club
Friday 4
10am Walking 11am TOPS 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club
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9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am - Mah Jong
16 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Cards & Dice 6:30pm Line Dance Club
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9am Yoga-Pilates Combo
9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am Mah Jong 6pm Flow Yoga
10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch
12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Cards & Dice 6:30pm Line Dance Club 9 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Cards & Dice 6:30pm Line Dance Club
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& Tacky Tourist Day
Don’t Miss This Concert!
10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club
Wednesday
6pm Beginner Yoga
Steel Drum Sounds of Dale Flaverney
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1 Leeds Road Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461 910-363-0018 BSRI Nutrition Program Operating Hours: 10am to 2pm Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 910-754-2300
9am Yoga-Pilates Combo
10am - Mah Jong
10:30 Brunch & A Movie
10am Walking 11am TOPS 12pm Senior Lunch
12:30 Ice Cream Social 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club 18
10am Walking 11am TOPS 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club
6pm Flow Yoga 9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am Mah Jong 6pm Flow Yoga
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10am Walking 11am TOPS 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club
Did You Know ??? Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Offers door to door transportation to Seniors For Programs on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Call 363-0018 For Details!!
The Brunswick Center at Leland Activity Calendar EVERY TUESDAY
EVERY MONDAY
EVERY WEDNESDAY
8:00
Coffee w/ Friends Billiards/Morning
EVERY FRIDAY 8:00
Coffee w/ Friends Billiards/Morning News Chess Club Crafts/Painting w/ Bobbie Geri-Fit w/ Juanita Brain activities w/Callum Intro to Line Dancing w/Linda
Coffee w/Friends Billiards/Morning News Chess Club Stretch and Core Rise & Shine Gentle Yoga with Juanita Jewelry Making Class w/ Candy Balance w/ Isabella Tai-Chi w/Isabella (*) Devotions
8:00
12:00 Lunch
12:45
1-3pm Mah Jongg w/ Jeri
1:00 Yoga with Juanita 2:00 Chair Yoga w/ Juanita 3:00 25.20.15 w/ Juanita (*)
1-4 Free Choice 1-4 Free Choice (*) FEE BASED CLASSES (*) FEE BASED CLASSES
1-4 Free Choice (*) FEE BASED CLASSES
1-4 Free Choice 1-4 Free Choice (*) FEE BASED CLASSES (*) FEE BASED CLASSES
8:00
Coffee w/Friends/ Billiards Morning News 8:30 Chess Club 10:00 Crafts/Painting 10: 30 Seated Chair Aerobics 11:30 Tai-Chi w/ Isabella(*) 11:45 Devotions
8:00 8:30 8:30 9:15 10:30 10:30 11:30 11:45
8:30 8:30 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:30 11:30
Coffee w/ Friends Billiards/Morning News Strength &Core Chess Club Geri-Fit w/Juanita Line Dancing Crafts / Painting Aerobics Chair Exercise TRX Group Training
EVERY THURSDAY
News 10:30 10:30 11:30 11:45
BINGO Arthritis Exercises Tai-Chi w/Isabella (*) Devotions
8:30 10:00 10:00 10:30 11:00
11:30 Lunch 12:00 Lunch
12:00 Lunch 12:00 Lunch
MONDAY Change Challenge Bring your spare change to our water jug to benefit equipment needs for the center OUR GOAL IS $100.00 THIS MONTH Next month $125.00 7
TUESDAY 1
WEDNESDAY 2
Get weighed for the Weight Loss Contest With Mallory At 9am 8
Sleep Mats Workshop
Painting Oils with Jeri 1:30 Yoga with Juanita 2:30 Tabata w/ Juanita (*)
THURSDAY 3
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Let’s Celebrate! August Birthday Celebration 11:30 am
1-3 North Brunswick New Comers Hand and Foot 9
Weight Loss Contest Weigh-In 9am
1pm 10:30 Jewelry Making With Candy 14
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Donuts w/the Director (Q&A w/Veronica)
10:30 am
Bring a friend for a tour of our beautiful center!
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Want to be a model?
Monthly Trip to the movies
12:30 Walk With Ease
FRIDAY
Sign up today for September’s Fashion Show 24
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Leland Volunteer Mix & Mingle 6-9 PM
9:30a Coups For Troops 1:00p Quilting Bee
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Safety First!! Drink lots of fluids &Wear the right shoes during exercise!
Contributions are appreciated for all nonfee-based exercise classes
The Brunswick Center at Leland ~A NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Veronica Lett-McGee, Director Adrienne S. Brown, Assistant Director
121 Town Hall Drive Leland, NC 28451 910-754-7701
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
“Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years.”
DROP-IN/FREE CHOICE ACTIVITIES: Puzzles, Computer, Books, Newspaper, Card Games, TV, Wii, Exercise Equipment, Shuffleboard, Checkers/Chess, Rummikub, Simple Sewing, Horseshoes, Socialization, Walking , Board Games FREE CHOICE ACTIVITIES DAILY 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM —*Fee-based classes= $5-6
Billiards, News , & Coffee w/Friends
Monday –Friday at 8am
Line Dancing Wed 9:45am & Fri 11am
BINGO
GeriFIT w/ Juanita
Every Thursday at 10:30 am
Wed at 9:30am & Fri at 10am
The Brunswick Center at Leland 121 Town Hall Drive Leland, NC 28451 910-754-7701
~A NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Veronica Lett-McGee, Director Adrienne S. Brown, Assistant Director
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
We Love Our Volunteers!!
All Things Art
Join in the fun, make new friends, serve your community! Sign up at
www.BSRINC.org
Participate in a fun and relaxing environment of freestyle canvas painting. Materials needed are: 1 11x14 Canvas, oil paints, Odorless turpentine, brushes, 1 table easel, graphite paper, tracing paper, 1 picture of interest, paper towels and 1 palette.
It’s time to get Crafty!!!!
FALL FESTIVAL THE BRUNSWICK SENIOR CENTER AT LELAND AND KENT & COMPANY BOUTIQUE, 103 VILLAGE RD WILL BE SPONSORING A FASHION SHOW WHICH WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 2nd WE ARE LOOKING FOR MODELS TO PARTICAPATE IN THIS FUN FILLED EVENT!! If you are interested please contact us (910) 754-7701
Get In Shape! Stay in! Shape! Information & Requirements: Contest is from Aug 1st – Nov 1st Weigh-ins are every 2 weeks on Fridays - starting August 11th
The Senior Center at Leland is hosting a 3 month weight loss challenge for participants who wishes to lose weight and improve healthy eating habits.
Get involved and join the center’s exercise classes to help with your weight loss journey Complimentary Nutritional counseling with Mallory The person who loses the most pounds will win a PRIZE!!!! REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN AND LOSE WEIGHT!
Opening Kick off and Weigh in: August 1, 2017 9:00 am
Calabash Senior Site Calabash Senior Site Calabash Presbyterian Church 8820 Old Georgetown Road Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Mike Blandino, Site Manager/Service Assoc. Call 910-368-5348 or 910-754-2300 For Reservations Operating Hours: 9:30 am-1:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Activity CALENDAR
Wednesday
Monday
2 10:00 am 11:15 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm
BSRI’s Thrift Store
Friday 4
Reading Exercise Lunch Adult coloring
10:00 am Reading 10:30 am BINGO 12:00 pm Lunch
10001 Beach Dr. Calabash, NC
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Whether shopping, donating, or volunteering, your support of BSRI’s Thrift Store @ Calabash helps to provide vital services and resources for our senior participants.
10:00 am 11:15 am 12:00 pm 12:15 pm
Reading Exercise Lunch Nutrition with Mallory 12:30 pm Corn Hole Game
10:00 am 11:15 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm
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10:00 am Reading 11:00 am Blood Pressure Screening 11:15 am Exercise 12:00 pm Lunch 12:30 pm Adult coloring
10:00 am Reading, 10:30 am BINGO 12:00 pm Lunch
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Donations???
Call (910) 579-7488 to schedule pick-up. Your support is greatly appreciated!
10:00 am 11:15 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm
Reading Exercise Lunch Corn Hole Game
21 10:00 am 11:15 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm
Reading Exercise Lunch Corn Hole Game
28 10:00 am 11:15 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm
Reading Exercise Lunch Corn Hole Game
10:00 am 11:15 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm
11 Reading Exercise Lunch Adult coloring
Reading Exercise Lunch Corn Hole game
30 Cards & Gam 10:00 am Reading 11:15 am Exercise 12:00 pm Lunch 12:30 pm Corn Hole game es
10:00 am Reading 10:30 am BINGO 12:00 pm Lunch
10:00 am Reading, 10:30am BINGO 12:00 pm Lunch
The Brunswick Center at Shallotte Activity Calendar
AUGUST
Subject to change
EVERY MONDAY 9am 10:30am 10am 10:30am 11am 11am 11:45am 12:15pm 1:30pm 1:30pm
Zumba Gold Weekly Updates Beginner Line Dancing Line Dancing Exercise Class * Stretch and Tone w/ Nancy ($5) Lunch Bingo Tai Chi w/ Dean Knit/Crochet
EVERY TUESDAY 10am
Caregivers Support Group 10:30am GeriFit 11:15 am Aerobics Noon Lunch 1:15pm Tai Chi w/ Dean 1:30pm Scrabble 2:30pm Beginner Line Dancing
MONDAY
10am
*Fee Based Classes Noted Above
Located at the Reception Desk EVERY THURSDAY
9:30am Ladies Pool / Billards 9:30am Pilates 10am Choral Group 10am Beginner Computer Class 10:30am Craft Class 11:45am Lunch 12:15pm Bingo 1pm Art Class 2pm Beginner Bridge
9am Zumba Gold 10am Yoga w/Nancy 10:30am GeriFit 11:15am Aerobics Noon Lunch 12:30pm Intro to Microsoft Office Suite 1:15pm Tai Chi w/ Dean
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
3 National Watermelon Day
4 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
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Tai Chi Class with Keith cancelled for the month of August
10am Computer Class Week 1 of 6 10:30am BP Screening
10am New Exercise Class — Tabata 8 11am Walgreens Presentation
EVERY FRIDAY
Beginner Line Dancing 10am Tabata Class 10:30am Line Dancing 11am Adult Coloring 11am Exercise Class Noon Lunch 12:30pm Bridge 1pm Shopping 1pm Rummikub 2pm Table Tennis
TUESDAY 1
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EVERY WEDNESDAY
Suggestion Box
9 10am New Exercise Class — Tabata
10 9:30am Trip to Sunset Beach Market-Lunch in Calabash
11 10am Computer Class Week 2 of 6 1pm Movie Day "Heaven is For Real"
7pm BlueGrass 14
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16 10am Bowling 10am New Exercise Class — Tabata
17 11am Sip n Chat 11:45am Nutrition Presentation
18 10am Computer Class Week 3 of 6 10:30am BP Screening 11am Disaster Preparedness program with Michael Oppenheim, disaster program specialist with the American Red Cross
22 11am Walgreens Presentation
23 10am New Exercise Class — Tabata
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12pm BasketWeaving With Zada Mae
21 National Senior Citizen Day
Birthday Day 10am Computer Class Week 4 of 6 1pm Movie Day "War Room"
7pm BlueGrass 28
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30 10am New Exercise Class — Tabata
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Boost Available for Purchase During Center Hours 8am to 4pm
The Brunswick Center at Shallotte 3620 Express Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 910-754-2300 x 1001
—A NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence— Anne Gass, Center Director Kathy Gehlhardt, Assistant Director
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Featured Events . . . Items of Interest The Sock Hop was a big success thanks to all the folks who purchased tickets and danced their socks off to the great music provided by Mike’s Garage Band! Heartfelt thanks, also, to the individuals and local businesses who generously donated in support of the fundraiser. Let’s not forget the behind-the-scenes folks who made the dance possible: the planning committee and volunteers who worked the event. We truly appreciate everyone’s support of our programs for seniors. ...for summer: Friday Pilates classes now at 9:30am. Zumba Gold is now 9am on Mondays and Thursdays.
Center is Closed Monday, September 4th in celebration of Labor Day. We’ll reopen Tuesday, September 5th, at 8am. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
National Senior Citizen Day is Monday, August 21st. Some people celebrate Senior Citizens Day on August 14 as it was the day past US president Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act in 1935. However, in 1988 Ronald Reagan, who was the US president at the time, declared August 21 to be National Senior Citizens Day. Celebrate this holiday by spending time with the senior citizens you know to let them know that they are appreciated and loved or consider volunteering either here at the Center or any number of senior-oriented places that would appreciate the help. If you are a senior citizen, check for special discounts and promotions that may be offered at stores and restaurants in your area. Tabata Exercise Class began last month. If you haven’t given it a try, please do. It’s unlike traditional exercise programs and may be just what you’re looking for. The class is taught by Instructor Shelley Riffel. Classes are held Wednesdays at 10am. Tabata is a type of high-intensity interval training designed to get your heart rate up (and burn calories) in that anaerobic zone for short periods of time.
Bowling at the Brunswick Bowling Center in Shallotte every Wednesday at 10am. Next date: Wednesday, August 16th. Cost: 9 bucks. Don’t “strike” out on this deal! Call to sign up by August 11th. Certified bowling coach Ed Ambrose is available if you need a little (or a lot) of extra help. Come enjoy a fun day out of the sun with a bunch of friendly folks!
Join us for a fun shopping trip to Sunset Beach Market and lunch in Calabash. Bus leaves at 9:30am. Sign up required.
...for summer: both of Keith Webb’s Tai Chi classes. They’ll resume in the
fall.
Ongoing Events Weekly Update/ Sip ‘n Chat Share your questions, suggestions, or comments every Monday at 10:30am and every third Thursday at 11am. Coffee’s hot and free!
Blood Pressure Check RN Rebecca Green of Amedisys Hospice will be here every 1st and 3rd Friday at 10:30am. No appointment needed.
Celebrate Birthdays
Loose Change Challenge Thanks very Celebrate these much to everyone who special days with us on puts a little “jingle” in the last Friday of every our donation bottle! month. We’ll sing, eat Your loose change adds cake, and have fun. Party up and helps support hat and dancing optional. senior programs here at the Shallotte center.
Monthly Quote
The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. e.e.cummings
Movie Day All movies are on Fridays at 1pm. Now showing on 8/11: Heaven is for Real, and 8/25: War Room. Free admission, popcorn and candy. Soft drinks and water available for purchase.
The Brunswick Center at Shallotte 3620 Express Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 910-754-2300 x 1001
—A NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence— Anne Gass, Center Director Kathy Gehlhardt, Assistant Director
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Get Crafty! Crafty Fridays 10:30am. Sign up and pay at front desk no later than Monday before class. If you have to cancel, please call as soon as you know so we can contact folks on the waitlist. Craft schedule is posted at the front desk and in the craft room. (Pictures are representative and projects are subject to change.)
The Kindred Spirit by Susan Willets A mailbox for letters to God tucked in the dunes on the Isle of Bird. Passing travelers Inscribe their words. Some record joys Others share sorrow.
August 4th Paint ‘n’ Take $5 Flip Flops Paint the last of summer — whimsical flip flops. Soon, this painting will be all that’s left of carefree summer days before cooler weather sets in. All supplies included.
August 11th Cats & Dogs Wire Pendant $4 Choose your “fave!” Either one is sure to please any animal lover. Wire and tools provided (necklace not included).
This is the home of laughing gulls and flocks of sparrows. Where sea turtles lay eggs and ghost crabs dance on the dunes. Here the sky meets the ocean at the sandy shore as far as the eye can see. Without oil rigs or windmills or terminal groins. No land grabbers with deep water access in mind.
August 18th
Simple Origami $2 Learn the basics of this Japanese paperfolding art. Makes great embellishments for cards, gifts, collages, or just to display. Choice of butterfly or Lotus flower. All supplies included.
This is our legacy as God meant it to be. Ours to protect for the future to see. ###
August 25th—Paint ’n’ Take Make-Up Day $5
Opportunity knocks twice NOTE: When you for those who were on our waitlist for these sign up for a class, paintings. You’ll get first we record priority and may choose registrations in the ONE painting from the order calls are three above. All supplies received. The included. Signup for this process is the same class is EARLY—not later than Friday, for waitlists and call-backs if there is August 11th. Space is still limited! After that, we’ll a cancellation. open the class to others if we still have space available.
Get Connected to Your Senior Center! Get real-time notices about new activities, important changes, updates and cancellations. Send your email info us at agass@bsrinc.org. We will never share or sell your email, or send emails that are not related to senior interests.
Do you write original poems? We’d love to share them with our readers. Email them to agass@bsrinc.org. Guest Instructor Zada Mae is offering another fun Pine Needle Basket Weaving class: Monday, August 14th, 12pm-3pm. Cost $22. Sign up by August 11th. All supplies included. Help preserve this time-honored tradition of weaving long-leaf pine needles! Choice of basket or trivet. No experience necessary. Show Me the Money! BSRI Financial Statements and IRS Form 990 are online: www.bsrinc.org.
Oak Island Senior Site Oak Island Community Center 102 S E 47th Street Deanna Eddinger, Oak Island, NC 28461 Community Center Director 910-278-3622 0r 278-6552 BSRI Main 910-754-2300 Senior Activity Calendar August 2017 (Subject to Change)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games
2 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Chair Yoga
3 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Chair Dancing 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO
8 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games
9 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Chair Yoga
10 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Chair Dancing 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO
15 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Card Games
16 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 am Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Chair Yoga
17 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Chair Dancing 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Social Time
22 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Social Time 29 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Social Time
23 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Chair Yoga
24 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Chair Dancing 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO
30 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Chair Yoga
31 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Chair Dancing 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Social Time
Happy Birthday Faye Wrench 8/2 Linda Brummett 8/18 Debra Inglis 8/20 Ruth McElveen 8/29
The Brunswick Center at Southport Southport Senior Center Activity Calendar
August
Subject to change, ($, denotes instructor fee; M, demotes material fee)
EVERY MONDAY
EVERY TUESDAY
EVERY WEDNESDAY
EVERY THURSDAY
8-4 Exercise Room Boxing, & Billiards 8:00 Yoga & Pilates 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9 :30 Easy Does IT 9:30 Mah Jongg 10 Hand & Foot 9:30 Tai Chi Forms ($) 10:30 Adult Coloring 10:30 Beg. Tai Chi 11:45 Lunch 12:15 Cardio Fusion 12:30 Wii 1:30 Ballroom Dancing 1:30 Mah Jongg 1 Total Body Conditioning 6:30 Jam Session
8-4 Exercise Room Boxing, & Billiards 8:30 Beach Walk @ Caswell Access (Will resume in the fall) 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9:30 Chicago Bridge 9:30 Parkinsons Support Group, 9:30am, resumes in September 9:30 Boxing 10:30 Yoga (No classes August) ($) 11:45 Lunch 12:00 Walgreens Presentation 12:00 Beginning Yoga (no classes August) 12:30 Wii 12:30 Cornhole 12:30 Ladder Golf 1 Silver Paddles 1 Travel Desk 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, resumes in September 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core 2:30 HIITS 3:30 Basketball 6:30 Square Dancing ($)
8-4 Exercise Room Boxing, & Billiards 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9-12 Begin, Adv., Int. Watercolor ($) 9:30 Geri-Fit 9:30 Tai Chi Forms ($) 10:30 Tai Chi ($) 10:45 You Can Do It 11:45 Lunch 12:15 Bible Study 12:30 Wii 12:30 Silver Samurai ($) 12:30 Games 12:45 Afternoon Movie (M)
8-4 Exercise Room Boxing, & Billiards 8:00 Yoga & Pilates 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9:30 Gerifit 10 Knit & Chain Gang 9 Quilting 10:30 Bible Study 11:45 Lunch 12:30 Wii 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core ($) 1:00 Beg. Line Dance 2:00 Int./Adv. Line Dance 2:30 HIITS ($)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
1
8
8-4 Exercise Room Boxing, & Billiards 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9 Technology Workshop 9:30 Tai Chi Forms ($) 10 Hand & Foot Canasta 10 Sewing (NO CLASSES AUGUST) 10:30 Tai Chi ($) 11:30 Total Body Conditioning ($) 11:45 Lunch 12:30 Wii 12:30 Games 1 Pickleball 1 Photography 1st & 3rd Fridays 1:30 Hand Drumming
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
3
4 1pm Ice Cream Social
9
10
11
2 9am Shopping Trip Coastal Grand Mall
7
EVERY FRIDAY
11:45 Blood Pressure Checks by Amedysis
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15
16
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21
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24
25
11:45 Blood Pressure Checks by Southport Nursing Center/Liberty Home Care
10:00 Caregiver Support Group
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The Brunswick Center at Southport 1513 N. Howe St., Ste. 1 Southport, NC 28461 Phone 910-754-2300
Melissa Catlett, Director
Office Hours: 8am-4pm
Activity hours vary
Monday-Friday
Lunch Served at 11:a45am
SHOPPING TRIP! Wednesday, August 2 Coastal Grand Mall Lunch on your own! Departs at 9am
Friday, August 4th—1pm, RSVP Please come and welcome our new director, Melissa Catlett! Featuring the Ron Madden Band Located in the Ballroom Lots & Lots of Line Dancing!
The Following Classes will not meet the Month of August: Friday Sewing Class 10:00 Tuesdays Beginning Yoga 10:30 Tuesdays Yoga 12:00
Great Volunteer Opportunity! We are in dire need of front desk/ receptionist volunteers. All days and most shifts. Choose 2, 4, 6, or 8 hour shifts!! Register online at www.bsrinc.org
Geri-Fit®
Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30 am
Geri-Fit® is an evidence-based group strength training exercise program for older adults of all senior ages and fitness levels. This tried and proven program helps rebuild strength that's been lost through the aging process. Just show up! No fee!
BIBLE STUDY July and August Bible Studies held on Thursdays at 10:30 am will focus on the Kings of Israel and Judah. This is a non-denominational study and all are welcome
Be on the lookout! The cookbook will be arriving soon!
Mah Jongg Mondays 9:30am and 1:30pm We will be happy to teach you!
3rd Annual Crafters Bazaar & Hot Dog Sale October 7, 2017 9am-3pm Vendor forms available now. Booths are $15 each. Hot Dog plates are $5 each and available from 11am-2pm. Please help us by distributing flyers and posters of locations you frequently visit.
Hand and Foot Canasta Mondays and Fridays 10:00
Silver Paddles Tuesday at 1pm, just show up!
Quilt Volunteers Needed Thursdays 9 am!
The quilt group is starting another quilt for the center to draw as a fundraiser. Any quilters are welcome to join the fun!
No experience necessary!
BOXING Tuesdays 9:30 am Just show up!
CORN HOLE Tuesdays 12:30pm No RSVP, just show UP!
Wish to Learn to Crochet or Knit?
Join us! Thursdays at 10am NO RSVP necessary
The Brunswick Center at Southport 1513 N. Howe St., Ste. 1 Southport, NC 28461 Phone 910-754-2300
Melissa Catlett, Director
Office Hours: 8am-4pm
Activity hours vary
Monday-Friday
Lunch Served at 11:a45am
How is the congregate lunch program funded? Federal, State, and Local funding as well as consumer contributions from great participants like you? How old do I have to be to participate in the congregate lunch program? A state regulated requirement, 60 years old or older. Why do I need to sign in daily? BSRI receives a federal grant that requires we track individuals and why they visit us. How do I get involved at the center? You must be 55 or older and complete a registration form. There is no membership fee. Just drop by the center!
Hand Drumming
EVERY Friday at 1:30 pm Please come out and support our Drum Circle as they represent BSRI in the Southport 4th of July Parade! Come on in and practice!!
Billiards Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Just drop on by!
Pickleball
FRIDAYS ALL DAY JULY AND AUGUST Air-conditioned
Just come and have some fun!
Yoga & Pilates– Mondays & Thursdays 8am-9am You Can Do It– Mondays 9:30am10:30am Gerifit-Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30am-10:30am
Photography Group Wish to learn about digital cameras and pictures? 1st & 3rd Fridays at 1pm No RSVP
MOVIE TIME Wednesdays—12:45 p.m. What’s showing? Depends on Red Box availability call 910-754-2300 for more information
Technology Class Every Friday at 9 am. Bring your smart phone, tablet or laptop!
YOGA CANCELLED IN AUGUST. WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER September Free Shopping Trip! TBD Wednesday September 6th
Boxing now every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Line Dancing
Every Thursday 1 pm—Beginners 2 pm—Intermediate
Cardio Fusion Express Juanita Malavet will be instructing Mondays 12:15pm-12:45pm Come join the fun!
Please Note: Beach Walk @ Caswell Beach will RESUME IN THE FALL Parkinson’s support group next meeting Tuesday September12th at 9:30 am ALL ARE WELCOME
CLOSED MONDAY SEPT.4TH— LABOR DAY
The Brunswick Center at Supply Supply Senior Center Activity Calendar
August EVERY MONDAY 8-4 Drop in Activities 8:30 Coffee w/Friends (M) 10 Crochet & Knit Gang 11:15 Tai Chi 12 Lunch 12 Qi Gong/Tai Chi 12:30 Dancing to the Oldies
Subject to change, ($, denotes instructor fee; M, demotes material fee)
EVERY TUESDAY 8-4 Drop in Activities 8 Walking Club 8:30 Coffee w/Friends (M) 10 Brain Fitness 12 Lunch 3:15 GeriFit
EVERY WEDNESDAY 8-4 Drop in Activities 8:30 Coffee w/Friends (M) 12 Lunch 12:45 Movie (M) 1 Cornhole 1 Laddergolf
EVERY THURSDAY 8-4 Drop in Activities 8:30 Coffee w/Friends (M) 10 Adult Coloring 10:30 Bingo 10:30 Chair Exercise 12 Lunch 3:15 GeriFit
EVERY FRIDAY 8-4 Drop in Activities 8:30 Coffee w/Friends (M) 9 Rummikub 9:30 Oil Painting 11 Tai Chi 12 Lunch 12:30 Silver Samurai
Calendar is subject to change...please email Susan at swhitley@bsrinc.org to receive regular updates
MONDAY
TUESDAY 1
2 3:15 GeriFit begins
7
8
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY 3
9
10
1pm Silver Samurai Begins 11 12:30pm Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Presentation
12 Qi Gong/Tai Chi begins
14
4 3:15 GeriFit begins
12 Nutrition Presentation
FRIDAY
15
16 10:30 Blood Pressure Checks by Amedysis
17
18 12:15pm Blood Pressure Checks by Carillon
21
22
23
24
28
29
30 9 Shopping Trip departs, RSVP
31
25 12 Birthday Celebration
The Brunswick Center at Supply 101 Stone Chimney Rd. SE Supply, NC 28462
Susan Whitley, Center Director
Office Hours: 8am-4pm,
Activity hours vary
Monday-Friday
Phone 910-754-7604
Lunch Served at Noon
Geri-Fit® is an evidence based strength training exercise program for older adults. During this 45minute class, you'll improve strength, balance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Geri-Fit accommodates all age groups from 60-100 and each person is encouraged to work out at his/her own pace. The instructor will provide plenty of one-on-one assistance in the beginning to assure that you're learning the correct way to work out with weights. We suggest individuals start out using a set of 2-pound dumbbells and then, as their strength increases, they can use heavier dumbbells in order to build more strength and balance. There's no aerobics, dancing or choreography to learn and there's no floor work. Most of the exercises will be performed seated in chairs. Geri-Fit is an ideal ongoing evidence-based exercise program for chronic disease self-management such as diabetes, heart disease, pain, arthritis, and weight loss/management as well as an ongoing EBP for fall prevention course graduates. Geri-Fit is a tier III (highest level) evidence-based health promotion / disease prevention program recognized by the AOA, ACL, and NCOA.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:15pm-4pm, Please RSVP begins August 1. Tai Chi/Qigong Silver Samurai Tai Chi is an ancient form of “moving meditation” The Samurai sword is the most notable weapon of the and relaxation. Its flowing movements achieve Japanese samurai warriors. The class is low impact and harmony and balance between the mind and all movements are performed slowly to start. Only a body. The slow, relaxed, non-impact movewooden sword is used in this course for safety. The stuments of Tai Chi make it a perfect exercise for dent will learn numerous fighting skills of the samurai adults and seniors. Qigong is also known as warriors in an enjoyable yet invigorating way. The cane “Energy Exercise.” The practice of Qigong is or walking stick is a practical defensive weapon for daily done in place and relates more toward internal walking and hiking. The student will be introduced to energy and health. Today some hospitals use Silver Senior Karate/Kempojutsu. There are no high these visualization and exercise techniques to kicks or crazy movements. Class is geared toward our aid patients in recovery. Most movements are bodies that have been around a while. standing forms. Fridays at 1pm Mondays at Noon Please RSVP, Begins August 4. Please RSVP, Begins August 7. Tai Chi for Fitness This class is slow moving and is ideal for anyone to stay fit. Most movements are done in the chair or can be modified to do so. Mondays at 11:15am and Fridays at 11am Just show up! Mixed Level Yoga Also with Ella Hill, E-RYT Calm your body, mind and spirit through meditation, simple postures and deep breathing. Learn how to relax, sleep better and move with greater ease. Prevent injury and pain by becoming more attuned to your body. Become stronger and more flexible. No yoga mat is needed. This class does not get on the floor and is chair based. The chairs provide support. Mondays and Wednesdays 10:45am-11:45am Begins September 6, Please RSVP
Beginner Yoga Beginner Yoga with Ella Hill, E-RYT Calm your body, mind and spirit through meditation, simple postures and deep breathing. Learn how to relax, sleep better and move with greater ease. Become stronger and more flexible. No yoga mat is needed. This class does not get on the floor and is chair based. The chairs provide support. Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30am-10:30am Begins September 6 Please RSVP
The Brunswick Center at Supply 101 Stone Chimney Rd. SE Supply, NC 28462
Office Hours: 8am-4pm,
Susan Whitley, Center Director
Activity hours vary
Monday-Friday
Phone 910-754-7604
Lunch Served at Noon
Oil Painting Fridays at 9:30am Wish to learn to paint with oils? Please join us! No RSVP necessary. Materials needed: paints, brushes, canvas, paint tray and water container.
Coffee w/ Friends Daily 8:30am Come socialize Coffee for a donation
Walking Club Tuesdays at 8am Meet at Cedar Grove Park Located behind Cedar Grove Middle School.
Email Susan Whitley at swhitley@bsrinc.org For updates on center happenings
Adult Coloring Monthly Shopping Trip Last Wednesdays at Thursdays at 9am, RSVP 10am August 23 Stress Relief! Give Coastal Grand Mall Lunch on your own it a try!
Volunteers Needed! Class Instructors, Receptionists & More! Complete an application online at www.bsrinc.org
Movie! Weekly, Wednesdays at 12:45pm Popcorn & Drink, $2 Movie TBD, depends on Redbox
Brain Fitness! Tuesdays at 10am Crosswords, Word Searches, Suduko
Center Closed September 4th for Labor Day Blood Pressure Checks Sponsored by Carillon Aug. 18, 12:15pm, Just come!
Drop In Activities Monday-Friday 8am4pm Games, Cards, Puzzles and more! Just drop by
Crochet & Knit Group Mondays at 10am Bring your project and join the fun!
Mark your calendars NOW! Sept. 30-Casino Night, Time 6pm-10pm, at Supply. Reserve your tickets NOW online! Oct. 7-Crafters Bazaar, 9am-3pm at Southport Oct. 13-Seniors Helping Seniors, Time TBA, at Supply Visit us online at www.bsrinc.org/events
Town Creek Senior Site Town Creek Senior Site Bldg. 6420 Ocean Hwy Winnabow, NC
Mike Blandino Site Manager Call 910-368-5348
Outdoor Park Daily Activities (Weather Permitting)
Tennis for Seniors Soccer for Seniors Park Exercise Equipment Walking Trail Shuffle Board Bocce Ball Horse Shoes
Activity Calendar August 2017 Subject to change
Tuesday
Thursday
1 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 am Announcements 12:00pm Lunch 12:30pm Gamessch 12:45pm Games 8 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 am Announcements 12:00pm Lunch 12:30pm Games nts
3 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 am Announcements 12:00 pm Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub
15 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 am Announcements 12:00pm Lunch 12:30pm Games
17 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 am Announcements 12:00 pm Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub
22 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 am Announcements 12:00pm Lunch 12:30pm Games nts
24 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 am Announcements 12:00 pm Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub
29 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 am Announcements 12:00pm Lunch 12:00pm Nutrition Presntation nts
31 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 am Announcements 12:00 pm Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub
10 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 am Announcements 12:00 pm Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub
Operating Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Lunch Served at 12 PM
What’s for Lunch? Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. Provides Nutritionally Balanced Meals for Seniors *Menus subject to change*
Summer
Monday
7 Chicken Marsala California Veg Fruit Cocktail Jello Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes Soft Roll Margarine Oil Milk 2% 14 Kielbasa Sausage Cabbage Steamed Peaches White Rice Soft Roll Mustard Packet Milk 2%
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1 Chicken Pot Pie Broccoli Brown Sugar Apples Oatmeal Cookie Biscuit Milk 2%
2 Sliced Ham Collard Greens Applesauce Mashed Potatoes Soft Roll Margarine Oil Milk 2%
3 Hamburger Steak W/ Brown Gravy Okra and Tomatoes Apples White Rice Soft Roll Margarine Oil Milk 2%
4 Chicken Salad Potato Salad Peaches Wheat Bread Chocolate Chip Cookie Milk 2%
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9 Cheese Lasagna Spinach Apples Lasagna Noodles Oatmeal Cookie Milk 2%
10 Meatloaf w/ Brown Gravy Green Peas Pears Mashed Potatoes Soft Roll Margarine Oil Milk 2%
16 Chicken Breast in Mushroom Gravy Dill Carrots Pears Wild Rice Oatmeal Cookie Milk 2%
17 Southern Style Pork BBQ Cole Slaw Brown Sugar Apples Potatoes Au Gratin 4” Bun Milk 2%
11 Roasted Chicken Thigh w/Garlic Herb Gravy Broccoli Strawberry Applesauce Yams Soft Roll Margarine Oil Milk 2% 18 Country Style Steak Green Beans Pears White Rice Soft Roll Margarine Oil Milk 2%
Stuffed Pepper Casserole Green Beans Tropical Fruit Rice Soft Roll Margarine Oil Milk 2% 15 Sloppy Joe Baked Beans Orange Tater Tot Casserole 4” Bun Milk 2%
21 Baked Ziti Green Beans Pineapple Tidbits Penne Noodles Bread Stick Milk 2%
22 BBQ Chicken Thigh Collard Greens Orange Macaroni and Cheese Soft Roll Margarine Oil Milk 2%
23 Beef Stroganoff Peas Pears Egg Noodles Soft Roll Margarine Oil Milk 2%
24 Beef Hot Dog Cole Slaw Fresh Apple Hot Dog Bun Tater Tot Casserole Chocolate Chip Cookie Mustard/ Ketchup Packet Milk 2%
28 BBQ Beef Meatballs California Veg Mix Tropical Fruit Mac N Cheese Soft Roll Milk 2%
29 Chicken Pot Pie Broccoli Brown Sugar Apples Oatmeal Cookie Biscuit Milk 2%
30 Sliced Ham Collard Greens Applesauce Mashed Potatoes Soft Roll Margarine Oil Milk 2%
31 Hamburger Steak W/ Brown Gravy Okra and Tomatoes Apples White Rice Soft Roll Margarine Oil Milk 2%
25 Chicken Piccata Peas and Carrots Tropical Fruit Cup Egg Noodles Soft Roll Margarine Oil Milk 2%
Obituaries / Supply James Edgar (“Jimmy”) Brown, 91, of Boiling Spring Lakes, died Friday, June 16, 2017. Joan Sweatt Bullard, 65, of Ash, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at home. Madeline Mary Crean died Saturday, June 24, 2017. William Joseph Engelhardt, 86, of Southport, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Richard Alan Goodman, 70, of Winnabow, died Thursday, June 22, 2017. John “Jack” Malinosky, 83, of Calabash, died on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at home. Lula Brown McKeithan, 96, of Southport, died Saturday, June 24, 2017. Gerald R. “Jerry” Morano Sr., 78, of Calabash, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in Bolivia. Virginia Ruth Outlaw, 86, of Shallotte, died Thursday, July 6, 2017.
Frances H. Phillips, 85, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Maxton Paul Porter, 58, of Supply. Nancy Isabelle Galloway Roberts, 91, formerly of Calabash, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Wilora Healthcare Center in Charlotte. Carol Frances Rogan, 77, of Carolina Shores, died Thursday, June 22, 2017 in McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River, SC. Winfred Dallas Rose, 93, of Ocean Isle Beach, died Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, "Brunswick House" in Bolivia. Philip C. Ryan, 77, of Calabash, died Thursday, June 1, 2017. Dorothy Eleanor Stern, died Monday, May 29, 2017. Elizabeth J. Zegan, 83, of Shallotte, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017.
Published on Jul 31, 2017
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