Brunswick Senior Buzz March 2019 by Brunswick Senior Resources Inc.

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Brunswick senior Buzz

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

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March 2019

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i 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

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· 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

i · Shelley Cooper, Leland · 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 · Cyndy Wallhausser, Southport and Supply · Melissa Starr, Supply · Casey Freed, Supply · Gloria Pieczarka, Supply · Mike McGurn, Thrift Store

Contributors

appy spring, Brunswick County! Our March issue is all about getting outdoors to enjoy the spring warm-up. Yes, there’s still a brisk wind on the beach strand, but now is the best time to explore some of our area’s quieter natural areas. It’s sometimes hard to get back outside after huddling inside on chilly winter days. Find motivation on page 10, as Holly Tate shows you places to walk that are sheltered from the elements, coming into bloom, and not too hot yet. Once you’ve been for a walk, you might be inspired to do some work in the garden. Our garden columnist Pat Naughton has potatoes in mind. This Irish vegetable, perfect to plant on St. Paddy’s Day, is easily grown in containers. See page 9. You can celebrate the green of the season indoors, too—in the kitchen especially—with two recipes using green vegetables on pages 12 and 13. They’re delicious and easy. Get far outside by taking a trip with BSRI. We have trips scheduled to the Grand Canyon and the Danube River, and we’d love to have you along. See page 22 for more information. On page 8 you’ll find a convenient listing of community resources. Keep this page handy for phone numbers and web addresses of organizations you might find useful now or later. Do you know of resources we’ve overlooked? Please send those additions to me at buzz@bsrinc.org.

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

Thoughts from a Director

Puppy Love in Southport S

pring has sprung, bringing new life everywhere! Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and wildlife is busy bringing offspring into the world.

Photo by Dave Kilgore

Baby animals are one of my favorite things about spring. One cold and blustery morning at the end of January, a tiny miracle came to visit us at the Brunswick Center at Southport. Sheila Grooms, one of our volunteers and a mah-jongg instructor, came in the door holding something so tiny, I had no idea it was alive. When he moved, I could see he was a precious Pekingese puppy. Sheila has three other Pekingese dogs that are therapy dogs and this one is the newest addition. “What is his name?” I asked. “Butch,” was the reply. Butch? What a huge name for such a tiny puppy. She handed

Melissa Catlett, Director The Brunswick Center at Southport

him to me. He snuggled right down in the curve of my neck.

I decided to perform a small experiment. I held Butch while standing at the front door, and he soon became the greeter of the senior center on that cold, dreary THOUGHTS, continued on page 6

Photo by Sheila Grooms

Butch is a tiny therapy-dog-in-training who likes to welcome visitors to the Brunswick Center at Southport. He sometimes helps owner Sheila Grooms with her mah-johngg class.

Thoughts from a Director / BSRI News THOUGHTS, continued on page 6

Monday morning. The smiles he brought to the faces of our participants as they came in the door warmed us all. Some stopped to pet him. Some wanted to hold him. Some were wondering if he was even real. The result from all the people coming through the door was the same: JOY. Happy faces, complete with smiles, surrounded me. Even people who do not consider themselves animal people were stopping to smile at the adorable Butch. He was dressed for the occasion as well, wearing his bowtie collar. Sweet snuggles and tiny whimpers were all we heard from him. We put him on the floor to see how short he was, and to watch him walk around. Seeing my wonderful participants

interact with this brand-new puppy melted my heart.

Sheila takes her dogs to the nursing home to provide therapy to the residents. When she takes them in the door, their little feet never hit the ground. They are passed from person to person, and they are welltrained for all that handling from coming to the senior center to become socialized. We are so fortunate and thankful to receive this kind of happy surprise! Thank you, Sheila Grooms, for sharing your therapy dogs with us. It is proven that animals provide therapy, calm, and happiness for people, and that is certainly true here in our center. Stay tuned for more to this story.

Photo by Melissa Catlett

By the time this article is published, Butch will have a little sister named Betty. Keep an eye on the Southport pages in the Buzz and you may see a picture of them together!

Melissa Catlett, Director The Brunswick Center at Southport

Thrift Store Throwback

If You Have the Time.... We Have a Vintage Time Clock for You! By Mike McGurn BSRI Thrift Store Operations Manager

oes anyone remember using one of these or one like it? You never know what unique and unusual things will show up at the Thrift Store. This vintage IBM time clock was recently donated to us. It's a lot heavier than it looks and weighs about 20 pounds. I guess they wanted to make sure nobody took off with it when they weren’t looking! We found that this same model sold on eBay last November for $129. We are asking only $39 for it. This is just another example of the strange but oftentimes collectible items you can find at great prices here at the BSRI Thrift Store in Calabash. So, if you have the time.... Stop in soon and check out our latest arrivals. Photo by Mike McGurn

Check out this vintage time clock and other cool collectibles at the BSRI Thrift Store in Calabash.

Don’t miss our next Pet Adoption Event at the store on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone!

BSRI News

Freed Joins Supply Center

asey Freed has joined the Brunswick Center at Supply staff as assistant director.

of time on the mountain trails.”

Freed received a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Tennessee in her home town of Chattanooga. She worked for an inner-city organization with support programs for senior singles, where she was involved in program development and acted as a co-facilitator for the organization’s grief support groups for widows and widowers.

Following graduation, she moved to the Carolina coast to study the African slave culture of the Tidewater region, working for museums including time as the museum director for Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, S.C. A little over a year ago, Freed met her husband Rick, who introduced her to his hometown of Wilmington. In August 2018, they exchanged vows at the Kindred Spirit Mailbox in Sunset Beach.

“Chattanooga was a great place to grow up,” Freed said. “I loved backpacking and spent a great deal

“Together with my teenage son, Fielding, we recently moved into our new home on Oak

Island,” Freed said. “I have fallen in love with Brunswick County and I’m so excited for the opportunity to be part of an organization that is such an integral part of this community.”

Photo by SHIIP Intern Hallee Nichols

Left to right are Marilou Smith, SHIIP Co-Coordinator; Alan Morrissey; Judy LaRocca; Celeste Korpon; Kate Slavin; René Tarquinio, SHIIP Co-Coordinator; Mike Carper; Linda Rahilly; Barbara Pope, SHIIP Regional Manager; Ken McGill; and Eileen Scalon. Missing from picture are Mary Fitzgerald, Bob Burgess, and Marcy Merkle.

BSRI News

In the Garden

By Pat Naughton

hamrocks are commonly associated with St. Patrick’s Day, but there is another plant with more impact on the Irish people than the shamrock: potatoes. The potato blight which began in 1845 resulted in the death of a million people and the emigration of two million more. For many IrishAmericans, potatoes are a staple. Potatoes are very easy to grow, especially in containers. Potatoes should be planted two to three weeks before the last frost. For Brunswick County the average last frost is March 19. The beginning of March is the perfect time to plant.

Containers have several advantages over a garden plot for growing potatoes. Containers can be moved to sunny areas or indoors on cold days and nights. It’s easy to maintain proper moisture with a container that has drain holes. Harvesting is very easy: Just empty out the container. A 5-gallon bucket is well-suited for growing potatoes. A cardboard

box lined with a plastic sheet or bag will also work. If using a bucket, drill holes in the bottom a few inches apart. Place large rocks in the bottom. I have even used scraps of wood, cut in 2'' blocks. Don’t use gravel, which is difficult to remove when reusing the soil. Fill the bucket up one third with soil. Raised bed soil is a good medium for potatoes.

Seed potatoes are available at gardening centers. Any organic potato will work. Seed potatoes are never treated with sprout inhibitors. Seed potatoes should be Certified Disease Free. Let the potato sit for a week or so until buds start to appear. Cut the potato so that each slice has at least one eye. To help prevent fungus, dust each slice with sulfur.

Let the slices sit for a few days to form a protective layer over the cut surface, improving both moisture retention and rot resistance. Then bury the potato three inches deep with the eyes up. Place the container in a location that will get 6 to 8 hours of sun. As the potato grows, add soil to cover up to the top leaves. Leave a few inches of space from the top of the container. Potatoes need 70 to 90 days to mature. When the leaves begin to turn yellow, it’s time to harvest. Empty the bucket and reap the harvest. Colcannon is a classic Irish potato dish made with cabbage, green onions, milk, and butter. If you want to really make it look Irish, garnish it with some shamrocks.

Out and About

Get Out and Take a Hike! By Holly Tate

experience nature’s beauty up close.

id you know Brunswick County has acres of undeveloped wilderness just ready to explore? Now is the perfect time to watch springtime unfold in our parklands and preserves, and discover a mix of vegetation, wildlife, ecosystems, vistas, wetlands, and waterways as well as scenic trails where you can

Parks are typically open yearround from early morning until dusk and have trails to accommodate various skill and mobility levels; many sites have picnic areas and restrooms. Here’s some information to help you get hiking.

The Brunswick Nature Park bills

itself as “an environmental oasis worthy of exploration.” We agree! Nearly four miles of hiking trails appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced hikers meander through the natural green space. You can also access the park via kayak or canoe from a Brunswick County paddle trail. Brunswick Nature Park 2601 River Rd. (N.C. 133) Winnabow

Containing a range of natural environments, the Boiling Spring Lakes Preserve is owned by North Carolina and managed by the Nature Conservancy. Here you can hike a 2.9-mile loop on surfaces covered with sand or springy pine straw and see mini waterfalls and rock outcroppings. The trail is easy. Boiling Spring Lakes Preserve Access behind the Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center 1 Leeds Rd. Boiling Springs

Photo by Holly Tate

It’s fun to identify animal tracks when you’re hiking. These show a raccoon has visited Boiling Spring Lakes Preserve.

Ev-Henwood is a 174-acre coastal forest nature preserve owned and managed by UNC Wilmington (UNCW) in partnership with the Coastal Land Trust. As you can probably guess, environmental education is a key objective at the preserve, offering UNCW students and area visitors the opportunity to explore and experience the flora and fauna of Brunswick County in a natural habitat.

Out and About Two main hiking trails, which take about two hours to complete, provide self-guided learning opportunities. A network of 15 easyto-navigate trails treat visitors to the plants, trees, flowers, birds, and other species that share the EvHenwood preserve.

Photo by Joe Hamel

Expect to see pitcher plants bloom in March and April.

UNCW Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve 6150 Rock Creek Rd. Leland

Can you hike in a swamp? Sure! You can easily traverse the Green Swamp’s longleaf pine savannas and use elevated boardwalks to cross wet areas. The 17,000-acre preserve features just 5.5 miles of hiking trails but is home to 14 species of carnivorous plants – including flytrap, sundew, butterworts and bladderworts, and pitcher plant – and 18 varieties of orchids. Trails are rated as moderate. Photo by Bill Tate

Lunchtime!

Enter this biologically rich area named by the World Wildlife Fund as one of the top 10 ecoregions in North America. Controlled burns used to preserve the ecosystem may periodically close the Green Swamp. The Nature Conservancy Green Swamp Trail Parking area and trailhead: N.C. 211, 5 mi. north of U.S. 17 Supply

Visitors call this boardwalk trail a hidden gem! An easy 15- to 30minute walk across the Davis Canal and back enables you to experience a marsh environment from a unique perspective and spot a variety of wildlife against a beautiful natural backdrop. At the end of the trail it’s just one block to the beach. Oak Island Environmental Overlook Trail 3003 E. Oak Island Dr. Access behind the Oak Island

Recreation Center Oak Island

Brunswick County offers an extensive greenway, bikeway, and paddle trail network. Check out www.brunswickcountync.gov, download a map, and start exploring! You can’t overlook North Carolina’s state parks, with 581 miles of trails to explore. Several parks, including Lake Waccamaw, Carolina Beach, and Fort Fisher, are just a short distance from Brunswick County and well worth the drive. Visit www.ncparks.gov. You can also visit www.alltrails.com, a handy web site (also available as an app) that allows you to input a city, park, or trail name to decide where you’d like to hike next. You can sort trails by difficulty, length, and user rating, and find information for what to see and do by location.

Healthy Bites

By Mallory Balice Program Specialist Did you know that artichokes are packed with a variety of healthy antioxidants? They are known as a powerful vegetable that contains essential nutrients to help sustain the body. Here are some healthy nutrients that are in artichokes:  Protein – Who would have

thought artichokes contain a ton of protein? One 3.5-ounce artichoke has about 4 grams of protein!  Vitamin C – This vegetable is a

powerful way of keeping the immune system up and running during the cold winter season.  Magnesium – This very important

nutrient helps ward off diseases and keeps the heart and brain working.

 Fiber – Help move things around

in the digestive system cycle and stay feeling full with fiber. Did you know that one artichoke contains about 7 grams of fiber?

 Reduces the risk of cancer –

Artichokes reduce inflammation, which may help decrease the growth of cancerous cells in the body.

Seasonal Eats

Time for the Eating o’ the Green By Joan Leotta

o you indulge in the joyful Irish traditions that dominate the month of March? These often include eating such delicious Irish specialties as soda bread, corned beef, stews with Guinness, and other yummy dishes of Gaelic cuisine.

bag, in a salad or sautéed with a small bit of olive oil flavored with garlic or ginger or both. Fresh greens shrink tremendously. A 10-ounce bag of spinach will yield only 1 to 1 and1/2 cups when cooked, roughly

two nice-sized servings. My favorite dish for the St. Pat holiday is farfalle pasta with spinach. When I can find a green pasta, one made with spinach, I use that.

As much as I like those foods, in recent years I have taken another direction with my March specialties—greens, especially the early spring and late winter greens such as collards, kale, and spinach. March is the month when the world begins to turn green. It’s also a lovely color for food to celebrate the Emerald Isle, wearin’ the green on your plate as well as on your person. My favorite of the greens is spinach—fresh. When selecting fresh spinach or any type of greens, look for a bunch or a bag that is lively—strong leaves, fully green and not limp or yellowed. Cleaning greens takes a few minutes. Rinse off the bunch and drain in a colander. Fresh spinach may need a bit of extra washing since it is often grown in sandy soil that sticks to the leaves. If you are sautéing or cooking in a soup, you do not need to let the leaves dry completely. For salad, spin them dry. Use greens quickly after cleaning so they don't lose flavor or texture. If you must store the greens uncooked, do it in the refrigerator, as loosely packed as possible. Tight storage in plastic will cause rot. The simplest way to serve spinach is right out of the market

Photo by Erich Ferdinand

Read All About It

Prominent Women Pen Interesting Memoirs By Donna Ruth Morgan

omen’s History Month is the perfect time for these two top-selling 2018 books—one serious, one “frothy”—and both available through the Brunswick County Library System. “If there’s one thing I’ve learned in life, it’s the power of using your voice.” Interweaving political discourse and personal memoir, Becoming by Michelle Obama exhibits the power of ambition through the story of her extraordinary life thus far. The narrative begins in Southside Chicago with stops at Princeton and Harvard (“Becoming Me”), continues in marriage, overcoming infertility and having children (“Becoming Us”), and moves to the corridors of influence in Washington, D.C. (“Becoming More”). The author provides carefully edited pictures of her life—colored by issues of race, gender, and politics, brightened with an abundance of accolades for those who supported her and her husband, shadowed by slurs for those who offended. Ms. Obama’s repeated question throughout: “Am I good enough?” leaves me believing that, as a person, she is good enough, but her book is a distortion of history. For this reader, Becoming was inspiring at first, disappointing at last. “Life isn't about perfection. There is no rule book. Life has many different chapters, and every chapter deserves celebrating.” Reese Witherspoon’s

Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love and Baking Biscuits is a lifestyle book honoring her family’s traditions and her heritage. Part memoir, part instruction manual in all things Southern (delicious recipes, decorating and entertaining tips), Reese offers humor: “You can be nervous as all get out. Just drink a beer and do it anyway,” and recollections from grandmother Dorothea: “Southern women are like whiskey in a teacup… beautiful and presented well on the outside… fierce and very strong on the inside.” Enjoy the cherished customs this actor-author shares, from catching frogs to spiking sweet tea. Brunswick County Library has five branches, all supported by Friends of the Library (FOL), mainly through used book sales. FOL Rourk in Shallotte has a continuous book sale in the Rourk Reading Room and offers great bargains. FOL Southwest Branch has books, videos, DVD and puzzle sales on a daily basis in their book room, open every day and available to the public. FOL Leland offers a continuous book sale with new titles added weekly. FOL Southport and Oak Island has an ongoing book sale at Southport Realty 727 N. Howe St., Southport, and once-monthly book sales from 9 a.m. to noon with special themes and pricing. The Saturday, March 30 theme is “A Beautiful Garden is a Work of Heart,” with all gardening books half off.

HAPPY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH!

Ash Senior Site / BSRI News 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

5 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:15 Blood Pressure Tests 12:30 Rummikub Puzzles

6 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Chair Exercises 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles Rummikub 12:45 Relaxation Exercises

7 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:15 Nutrition with Mallory 12:30 Bingo

12 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Rummikub Puzzles

13 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Chair Exercises 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles Rummikub 12:45 Relaxation Exercises

14 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:15 St Patrick’s Day Celebration 12:30 Bingo

19 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Rummikub Puzzles

20 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Chair Exercises 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles Rummikub 12:45 Relaxation Exercises

21 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo

26 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 11:00 TV Socialize 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Rummikub Puzzles

27 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Chair Exercises 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles Rummikub 12:45 Relaxation Exercises

28 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Chair Exercises 11:00 TV and Socialize 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:15 Birthday Cake and Ice Cream 12:30 Bingo

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide free high-quality income tax assistance, free federal and state tax preparation, and free electronic filing. The service is available to low and moderate-income taxpayers with special attention to those 60 and older. You do not have to be an AARP member or retired to get this free service. Service is available at five locations in Brunswick County through April 15: 

The Brunswick Center at Leland, 1:30 to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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The Brunswick Center at Southport, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays by appointment only (call Sherry at 294-0343).

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Oak Island Senior Site, noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays.

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Rourk Library, Shallotte, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays.

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Southwest Brunswick Branch Library, Carolina Shores, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays.

Service is available through April 15 and is free, including electronic filing of federal and North Carolina and South Carolina tax returns. Bring both you and your spouse if you are filing a joint return; photo ID and a Social Security card for yourself and all dependents; a copy of last year’s federal and state income tax return; 1095A if health insurance purchased from the Marketplace/ Exchange; W-2s, SSA-1099 for Social Security, Unemployment Benefits; all 1099 forms for interest, dividends, retirement, miscellaneous income, pensions, annuities, IRAs, railroad retirement and final brokerage statements; and records of any estimated taxes paid in 2018.

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

March 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

UPCOMING AND NEW!! SHOWS AND DAY TRIPS Sunday, March 3rd: Patsy Cline Show $45

EVENTS Friday, March 8th; Parent’s Night Out

Thursday, March 7th: Day Trip to Mt. Olive $10 Saturday, March 30th: Herb and Garden Festival $5

Tuesday, March 12th: Fritz Memorial Rummikub

Sunday, March 31st: SeaNotes Disney Concert $2 Saturday, April 13th: Hot Jersey Nights $45 Tuesday April 4th: Swansboro Day Trip $10

Saturday, March 23rd: Clean Sweep

($5 admissions fee NOT included)

Tournament $12

(catered lunch included)

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

Friday

1 10am Walking Class 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Dominoes, Dice and Cards

Saturday, May 18th: Duplin Winery Murder Mystery $80 4 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

5 9:30-10:30am Clogging 10:30am Spa Day and Lunch 6:30 Line Dance Club

6 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:15pm Guest Speaker: Living Wills and Power of Attorney 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15-7:15pm Zumba

7 8am-5pm Mt. Olive Day Trip 10am Mah Jong 6pm All Levels Yoga

8 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

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

12 9:30-10:30am Clogging 10am-2pm Fritz Memorial Rummikub Tournament 6:30 Line Dance Club

13 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12pm Spirit Day: St. Patrick’s Lunch (Wear Green!!) 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15-7:15pm Zumba

14 10am Mah Jong 12pm Lunch Bunch: Dry Street Pub and Pizza 6pm All Levels Yoga

15 10am Walking Class 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Dominoes, Dice and Cards

18 10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

19 9:30-10:30am Clogging 6:30 Line Dance Club

20 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15-7:15pm Zumba

21 10am Mah Jong 6pm All Levels Yoga

22 10am Walking Class 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Dominoes, Dice and Cards

25 10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

26 9:30-10:30am Clogging 6:30 Line Dance Club

27 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

28 10am Mah Jong 11am Brown Bag and a Movie 6pm All Levels Yoga

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

We love going to Shows! Evita from Broadway was FANTASTIC! Lunch is just a bonus!

Many of our senior citizens love to come to Fit4Life class lead by instructor Gretchen. Come join them! $1 per class held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11:00am

UPCOMING AND NEW!! SHOWS AND DAY TRIPS Sunday,

March 10th: Patsy Cline Show $45 Thursday, March 7th: Day Trip to Mt. Olive $10 Saturday, March 30th: Herb and Garden Festival $5 ($5 admission fee NOT included)

Sunday, March 31st: SeaNotes Disney Concert $2 Tuesday April 4th: Swansboro Day Trip $10 Saturday, April 13th: Hot Jersey Nights $45 Saturday, May 18th: Duplin Winery Murder Mystery $80

EVENTS

Friday,

March 8th: Parent’s Night Out Tuesday, March 12th: Fritz Memorial Rummikub Tournament $12 (catered lunch included) Saturday, March 23rd: Clean Sweep Thursday, April 18th: Family Night Out with the Bunny (Dinner included)

Concerts at the Lake: Sundays in May and September! SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!

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

We had so much fun at our

Sweetheart Party! Many thanks to all who came to celebrate with us!

Familiar Faces at The BSL Community Center BY Karlin West

Karlin is the Recreation Program Supervisor with Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Staff at the Community Center. She comes from Houston, Texas where she worked several years in Parks and Recreation. After joining the Marine Corps she was sent to Okinawa, Japan and to Camp Lejeune. Karlin stayed in North Carolina to obtain her degree in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management from UNCW. When she is not at the community center she loves to be outside with her two dogs, Hogan and Dooley and occasionally the cat, Charles. Drop by and say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Howdyâ&#x20AC;?

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

MARCH WEEKLY 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 10:30 Geri-Fit

8:45

Zumba

10:30 20/20/20

8:30 Barre 8:45 9:30 Chair Arthritis 9:30 10:30 Chair Arthritis+ 10:00 10:30

Zumba 9:00 Hoop It Up! $3 BINGO $0.50 9:30 Knitting & Crocheting Line Dancing *20/20/20 $3 10:30 Geri-Fit

12p Lunch 12p Lunch 12p Lunch 12 Lunch 12 Lunch 12:00 Open Art 12:30 Yoga 12:00 Painter’s 1:00 Chair Yoga 1:00 Ballroom Dancing Hour 12:45 Line Dancing 1:15 Beginner 1:00 Rummikub Mah Jongg 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:30 Paint with 1:00 BINGO $0.50 (Sign up in Lobby) 1:00 Dulcimer Group 3:00 On Guard $5 Michelle 2:00 Beginner Self Defense 2:00 *Pound Away$3 2:00 Bridge Dulcimer Grp Class (Sign up in Lobby)

MARCH BONUS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS! MONDAY

TUESDAY

5 Apple iPad Workshop 1:00

19 Cooking with Carol 2:00

• Tech Help 11:00 • Facebook 101 Workshop 1:00

• Blood Pressure Checks 11:00 • ^Easter Wreaths 1:30

3-D Diorama Craft 10:30

11 12 • BSRI Nutrition Class 12:15 • Health Discussion with Plant a Flower Day Craft 12:30 Saber Healthcare 12:30 • Tech Help 11:00 • Android Workshop 1:00

WEDNESDAY

26 CENTER DAY TRIP Details TBA, See Front Desk

• Sciatica Relief Discussion 12:30 • Pocketbook Craft 1:30 • Caregiver Support Group 2:00

20 HELLO SPRING! ☼ • Pocketbook Craft 1:30 • Diabetes Support Group 3:00

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Want updates about Schedule Changes, Cancellations, Closings? Add your name to our ReGroup Notification lists in the Front Lobby!

Charlie Brown Music and Trivia Performance 12:20

14 LINE DANCING @ 11:00 TODAY

• St. Patty’s Party Wear your GREEN! • Oyster Craft 11:00 • Line Dancing Performance! 12:15 • Writer’s Bloc 1:00

HOPE4NC Resource Table 12:30

15 ^Pine Needle Basket Weaving ($22) 12:30

Cinema at the Center! Main Hall After Lunch

22 National Goof Off Day Goofiest Outfit Contest (During Lunch) 12:30

27• Fall-Risk Screening 28 1:00 Writer’s Bloc 1:00 • Sea Turtle Talk 12:30 • Pocketbook Craft 1:30

29 • ^Pine Needle Basket Weaving ($22) 12:30 • Birthday Celebration Cake After Lunch!

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.

Being healthy isn’t just a New Years Resolution here at the Brunswick Center at Calabash! -BP Checks by Amedisys -Sciatica Relief Discussion on ways to find relief at home, March 6th at 11:00 with Chiropractor, Dr. Glenn Lundy. -HOPE4NC here to provide resources & info on self-care & March 13th at 12:30 how to manage the stress that comes with the recovery -Fall Risk Assessment with Level Up Physical Therapy period after Hurricane Florence. March 27th at 1:00 March 8th at 12:30 -Caregiver Support Group facilitated by Ellen Cameron -BSRI Nutrition Class with Program Specialist, Mallory who gladly served as a Social Worker for many years. Balice. March is National Nutrition month, so Mallory is sure March 13th at 2:00 to make this discussion extra special! -Diabetes Support Group (NEW) March 11th at 12:15 Facilitated by Diana Jones & Patti Ellis. -Health Discussion with Saber Healthcare with Bethany March 20th at 3:00 Davis. Glucose screenings will be next month (April). March 11th, 12:30 Meet Beverly Galatas! Beverly teaches a variety of Exercise Classes here at the Calabash Senior Center including: Geri-Fit, Chair Yoga, and Chair Arthritis. Come see her Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays each week. Beverly, thank you for Come check out one of our enhancing our exercise program in educational classes or presentations! Calabash! You are a real joy and we are so lucky to have you on our team!

March Presents: TWO NEW Weekly Exercise Classes 20/20/20 (Thursday’s Class, $3)

Instructor: Kerry Cullina (Also teaches Hoop It Up!) 20 minutes of energizing low-impact cardio moves, 20 minutes of heart-pumping resistance training using free weights, followed by sitting in chairs [no floor work] for 20 minutes of core conditioning & calming stretching.

Pound Away ($3) Instructor: Dorothy Dexter (Also teaches Barre) Your brain & body are challenged by beating the pulsating rhythms of the drum using a chair and a pair of ¼ weighted plastic drumsticks. You will use dynamic aerobic movements while coordinating the rhythmic beat on a chair and the sticks. Learn to develop reflexes, kinesthetic awareness, increase coordination and balance while releasing your aggressions and decreasing your stress level. The class format has a warm up, cardio, balance, cool down and stretch. The class is 45 minutes.

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

Sunset Beach Visionary, Carmel Zetts, will be here on March 27th @ 12:30PM to inform & educate participants about the Sunset Beach Turtle Watch Program, what they do, & how you can get involved in making our beaches & waters more beautiful & safe for our sea life!

Need help with your Android or Apple devices, or Facebook?

Be sure to check out one of our technology classes led by Susan Mellady! They are listed on the Bonus Activities & Events Calendar. ^Sign up in the Front Lobby! *Bring your own device*

Easter Wreath Class March 6th at 1:30 ^Sign up in Art Studio

Learn to play the Dulcimer! Beginner Class Tuesdays at 2:00PM ^(Sign up in Front Lobby) Experienced Group Practices Mondays at 1:00PM

March 12, 2019 is Plant a Flower Day Come decorate a small flower pot & plant a seed with Mary, Holley, and Courtney! “Where flowers bloom, so does hope!” March 12 @ 12:30 in the Art Studio

Monthly Birthday Celebration cakes now generously sponsored by:

Enjoy live music & trivia? Then you don’t want to miss out on the Charlie Brown Performance on March 7th!

A BIG THANK YOU!

Pictured on the left are Center Participants Sherry and John happily using our two new computers at the Brunswick Center at Calabash. These were generously donated by the Calabash Elks Lodge #2679. Thank you so very much!!!

Trips Grand Canyon Tour Double Rate: $3,149 Single Rate: $4,049 New Date: June 6th-13th Includes: round trip air fare. Transportation to ILM airport leaving from our Supply Senior Center. 8 days, 10 meals, 6 breakfasts & 4 dinners Guided tour along the way, hotel stays and hotel transfers.

Travel With Us!

Classic Danube River Cruise Rates per person: Lower Outside: $5,049 Middle Outside: $5,599 Upper Outside: $6,099 Suite: $7,499 Date: Sept. 25th-October 5th Includes: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 9 Dinners, round trip air, hotel transfers, and transportation to ILM airport from Supply Senior Center. Christmas Danube River Cruise Rates per person Lower Outside: $3,999 Middle Outside: $4,399 Upper Outside: $4,799 Suite: $4,699 Dates: December 8th-16th 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 Dinners, round trip air, hotel transfers, and transportation to ILM airport from Supply Senior Center.

Please call for updates on our Niagara Falls trip. (910) 745-2300 ext. 1022 Sarah Powell Or email your questions to spowell@bsrinc.org

The Brunswick Center at Leland March 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; Blue = New Offering/Time $-Super Sampler^

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 Painting

10:00

Crafts

10:30 Balance Class

10:30

Line Dancing-Int.

11:30 $-Zumba Gold

11:00

Computer Help

11:00 Line Dancing-Beg.

11:30 Larks Choir Practice 12p Lunch

12p Lunch

11:30a EARLY Lunch

12p Lunch