May 2016 Brunswick Senior Buzz

2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

(P) 910-343-8209

(F) 910-343-8836

Is Elderhaus PACE Right For Me? Elderhaus PACE (a Medicare approved Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides community based long term services and support care for those 55 years of age and older. It supports independent living while at the same time promoting community and quality of life by providing medical care, adult day care, on-going rehabilitative therapies, in-home care services, transportation and counseling.

To qualify for PACE Services:  The participant must live in the service area  The participant must be 55 years of age or older  The participant must meet nursing facility level of care  The participant must be safe in their living environment  The participant must have a payment source

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For More Information: www.elderhaus.com www.pace4you.org Elderhaus PACE PACE@elderhaus.com Elderhaus Home Care (910) 343-8209

PACE Service Area Brunswick County: Zip codes: 28422, 28451, 28461, 28479 New Hanover County: Zip codes:

28401, 28403, 28405, 28409, 28411, 28412, 28428, 28429, 28449, 28480 SENIOR CARE THAT FITS YOUR FAMILY’S NEEDS!

Elderhaus—Adult Day Services Elderhaus has provided adult day care services for 35 years; to learn about Adult Day Health call (910) 251-0660. There are many coverage options for services as well as private pay. Elderhaus at the Lake is located at 1950 Amphitheatre Drive, Wilmington, NC.

Elderhaus Adult Day Care Day Health Enrollment enrollment@elderhaus.com (910) 251-0660

Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc.

3620 Express Dr. P.O. Box 2470 Shallotte, NC 28459 (910) 754-2300 (910) 754-9629 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

 Derissa Gore, Operations

Administration Coordinator

 Eddie Jackson, Technology & Reporting Compliance Administrator

 Belinda Stroops, Nutrition Program Director

 Teresa Muchler-Nogi, Data Systems Coordinator

 Lee Norris, Ramps and Rails Coordinator

 Chauvet “Mel” Jackson, Operations Technician

 Sarah Powell, Volunteer Coordinator

BSRI Center/Site Staff

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Virginia Long, Ash Sandra Brooks, Leland Zach Canady, Leland Marilou Smith, Leland Shelley Cooper, Shallotte Anne Gass, Shallotte Kathy Gehlhardt, Shallotte Emory Saghy, Shallotte Beverly Bridgers, Southport Randy Gillette, Southport Doug Russell, Southport René Tarquinio, Southport Susan Whitley, Southport Karen Kirkman, Sunset Harbor Grace Rochefort, Town Creek Mike McGurn, Thrift Store

Excellence! I will likely overuse that word for the rest of the month. It is with deep appreciation to all seniors, staff, volunteers, and board members that we proudly announce the certification of our three fullservice senior centers as SCOPE (Senior Center Operations and Program Evaluation) Certified.

I can’t begin to describe the amount of work and innovation that went into the Senior Center Certification process, but as we collectively breathe a sigh of relief, I personally could not be more pleased.

The goal of certification has a long history with the organization.

When BSRI was formed in March 2002, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was drafted setting the terms of the relationship between the fledging nonprofit and the county. That MOU requested the organization pursue a course to achieve Centers of Excellence certification. As the corporation has grown and added required services over the years, BSRI has finally been able to reach those standards. With a perfect score achieved for all three centers, it was the exclamation point on a promise made long ago.

May marks the unofficial start of summer for our area and already

Jim Fish, President/CEO, BSRI

activity has increased at our local venues. It’s an especially active month as many who endured the harsh winter in colder climates seek a reprieve from grey skies and lingering low temperatures. In our area, as Memorial Day approaches and temperatures rise, many will discover that they need help with climate control in their homes.

BSRI can be of assistance and we are making preparations to have box fans available.

May also represents the three-year anniversary of the opening of the Sunset Harbor Senior Site. If you have FROM THE CEO, continued on page 4

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not had the chance to visit that location, I would encourage you to do so, enjoy lunch on the deck, and watch the boats cruise up and down the Intracoastal Waterway.

The prequalification process for selecting an architect for the new Calabash Area Senior Center closed at the end of April.

Several architects met criteria and the selection committee chose Sawyer and Associates to design the project. The new Calabash Senior Center is about 12,000 sq. ft. in size and is on nearly 5 acres of land in downtown Calabash. Its location will provide easy access to local amenities and businesses. The next step will be a series of approval meetings for building plans.

BSRI is seeking community support from residents, businesses, and local nonprofits to assist with the needed supplies, furnishings, donations, etc. that will be non-budgeted items for the new Calabash Center. A fundraising committee is being formed to help raise the $100,000 necessary to meet that need. If you would like to make a contribution or serve on the committee, please call (910) 754-2300 and ask for Debra Marlowe.

BSRI is also seeking community support from residents, business and local nonprofits to

assist with the needed supplies, furnishings, donations etc. that will be non-budgeted items for the new Leland Center. The estimated total value of needed items and cash contributions are around $150,000. So far, $120,000 of the $150,000 has been raised. Please help us get over the finish line— no donation is too small! If you would like to make a contribution, please call (910) 754-2300 and ask for Debra Marlowe.

The April 18 Brunswick County Commissioner meeting included an agenda item for donation of 3.5 acres of land by Bethel United Methodist Church in Bolivia. The goal of seniors in the Bolivia, Town Creek, and Winnabow areas is to have a future senior center built on the property.

Members of those communities currently attend the Town Creek Park Community Building. Special thanks to those who kindly and consistently support this vision for their community.

Congratulations to winners participating in Senior Games and Silver Arts. Competition will conclude on May 13 with a celebration and medals ceremony.

Finalists will be eligible to compete on a state level in September. For more information, or to RSVP for the socials, please contact Khryste Haselden at (910) 253-2670.

Thanks to all who make a difference each day!

Your Devoted Servant, Jim

BSRI News

When you donate to a charitable organization like Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. (BSRI), how can you be sure it’s a worthy cause? One way is by checking with a charity validator, such as the Better Business Bureau, Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, GreatNonprofits, or GuideStar.

Thanks to great work by BSRI staff, BSRI is now a Gold Star Charity Organization. You can learn more about BSRI’s GuideStar rating at http://www.guidestar.org/ profile/01-0656674.

“The Guide Star rating is pretty much a requirement for all nonprofit organizations who desire to receive contributions through purchases on Amazon Smile and a few other vendor opportunities,” said Melody Stephens, BSRI’s Director of Operations.

“The actual rating received is determined by how much information is provided regarding BSRI. It is one of the tools to encourage transparency and to afford donors another option in determining what agencies they feel are worthy of contributing to.

Big news at all three BSRI senior centers is certification as Senior Centers of Excellence. On the cover are staff and the site team from the Brunswick Center at Shallotte, including, at right, Director Anne Gass and Assistant Director Kathy Gelhart. See story on page 6.

“GuideStar is one of the systematic steps in aligning with donation opportunities, which in turn increases the possibility for fundraising,” Stephens said.

According to America’s Charities (www.charities.org), “Easy access to information and growing demand for accountability, transparency and effectiveness impacts every aspect of a nonprofit organization. The more corporate, institutional and individual donors become empowered with data and information to make charitable decisions, the more they will exhibit higher expectations of nonprofit operations and performance.”

GuideStar’s rating pages include considerable information to help donors make a decision.

On BSRI’s GuideStar pages, you will find a summary of programs and results, information about organization financials, and a listing of staff, practices, and partners who make BSRI tick. Learn more about BSRI’s GuideStar rating at http:// www.guidestar.org/profile/010656674.

Could you be the voice for a child?

In North Carolina, more than 1,900 children need someone to speak up for them. Join us and volunteer with the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem program. Brunswick County Guardian ad Litem volunteers investigate and determine the needs of an abused or neglected child and advocate for their best interests.

Volunteers receive training to work alongside an attorney to research and advocate in court for the best interests of children.

To find out more about being the voice for a child, go to volunteer forgal.org, call (800) 982-4041, or go to facebook.com/ ncGuardianAdLitem.

Senior Centers of Excellence

By Debra Marlowe, Organizational Development Coordinator and Susan Whitley, Director, The Brunswick Center at Southport

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ll three Brunswick County Senior Centers took top honors in March when they were certified “Senior Centers of Excellence” by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. (BSRI) strives to offer all the best practices to seniors, and North Carolina has set standards for us to use as our guideline. An uncertified senior center must meet all state and

federal standards. A Certified Senior Center of Merit is the next step, meeting a few additional requirements. Senior Center of Excellence is the highest award, and all three of our centers met these high standards.

Certification strengthens the capacity of senior centers by providing measurable indicators of quality.

The process documents practices at each center, and a site team from DHHS visits. The team is given a tour of the facility and a large file

The Brunswick Center at Leland received certification as a Senior Center of Excellence March 31, 2016. From left are Jane Jones, Cape Fear AAA ; Brian Flanagan, Senior Tar Heel Legislative Delegate; Ginny Brinson, Cape Fear AAA; Mary Anne Salmon, UNC-CARES; Leslee Breen, Division of Aging and Adult Services; Nikki Sewell, Hamlet Senior Center; Shantel Davis, Senior Resource Center, New Hanover County; Sandra Brooks, Director, The Brunswick Center at Leland; Yvette Gosline, BSRI Vice President for Programs and Services; and Jennifer Sherman, BSRI Director of Case Management .

box filled with documentation of best practices in five major operational areas: outreach and access to services, programs and activities; planning, evaluation, and input from older adults; staffing; operations; and physical plant.

The team reviews the documentation and gives recommendations and suggestions to be addressed at the next recertification. We are the first county in the state to have three centers that received no recommendations—quite an honor!

Of the 163 senior centers in North Carolina, only 85 (including ours) are Centers of Excellence.

Leland Nutrition Manager Zach Canady and Leland Center director Sandra Brooks celebrate the successful certification.

Senior Centers of Excellence This come with a financial reward: Centers of Excellence receive additional funding above centers that are uncertified.

Preparation for certification was a year-long process, said Yvette Gosline, Vice President of Programs and Services.

“By believing in our mission and expanding our vision, we were able to focus on the primary goal: to have each Brunswick County senior center obtain N.C. Certified Senior Center of Excellence status,” Gosline said. “This designation has been a long time coming for the Brunswick Centers at Southport, Shallotte, and Leland. I'm so happy, excited, and honored to be part of the team that was able to see this project to its fruition.”

BSRI President Jim Fish, Vice President Gosline, and the entire BSRI staff worked as a team during the yearlong preparation process. The senior center directors and assistant directors worked especially hard to achieve this difficult goal. The photos on these pages show these directors and the site team that certified each center.

The certification will last for 5 years. Then all three centers will have a 5-year recertification process.

The Brunswick Center at Southport received certification as a Senior Center of Excellence March 29, 2016. From left are Susan Whitley, Director, The Brunswick Center at Shallotte; Leslee Breen, Division of Aging and Adult Services; Mary Anne Salmon, UNC-CARES; Randy Gillette, Assistant Director, The Brunswick Center at Shallotte; Colleen Puceta, Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center; Miranda StriderAllen, Resources for Seniors; Ginny Brinson, Cape Fear AAA; Yvette Gosline, BSRI Vice President for Programs and Services; and Brian Flanagan, Senior Tar Heel Legislative Delegate.

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte received certification as a Senior Center of Excellence March 30, 2016. Back Row, L to R: Audie Lowrimore, Senior Tar Heel Legislature Alternate; Leslee Breen, N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services; Melanie Rogers and Debbie Williams, Enrichment Center of Lee County; Carol Mitchell, Bladen County Senior Center; and Mary Anne Salmon, UNC-CARES. Seated, L to R: Ginny Brinson, Cape Fear AAA; Anne Gass, Director, The Brunswick Center at Shallotte; Kathy Gehlhardt, Assistant Director, The Brunswick Center at Shallotte; and Yvette Gosline, BSRI Vice President of Programs and Services.

Volunteers

Volunteer Needs This Month Meals On Wheels Drivers– Shallotte, Calabash, Leland and Southport can always use sub drivers, especially in the spring and summer.

SHIIP– Senior Health Insurance Information Program Volunteers are needed to counsel Medicare patients and assist on administrative tasks as well.

Meal ServersVolunteers needed in Shallotte to serve lunch. This is an excellent way to interact with our participants!

Front Desk– Volunteers needed for Front desk in Shallotte and Southport.

If they can, you can!

Friday, April 1, Joel Johnson brought the Upward Stars Cape Fear travel basketball program to volunteer at the Shallotte Senior Center. Young men ages 10 to 13 volunteered their time to tidy up the Shallotte Senior Center and make it nice for the participants. Making a big difference can come in a small package sometimes.

BSRI is a supporter of intergenerational activities. These young men only volunteered a couple hours, but afterward the building was looking and smelling great! We appreciate all helping hands no matter how big or small.

-Sarah Powell

Older Americans Month

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lder adults are a growing and increasingly vital part of our country. The contributions they make to our communities are varied, deeply rooted, and include influential roles in the nation’s economy, politics, and the arts. From 69-year-old NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Jr. to 84-yearold actress Rita Moreno to 83-yearold Ruth Bader Ginsberg, who took her seat as a Supreme Court Justice at age 60, older adults are blazing trails in all aspects of American life.

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Older Americans Month (OAM) offers the opportunity to learn about, support, and celebrate older citizens.

This year’s theme, “Blaze a Trail,” emphasizes the ways older adults are reinventing themselves through new work and new passions, engaging their communities, and blazing a trail of positive impact on the lives of people of all ages.

While BSRI provides services to older adults year-round, this month we will focus on how older adults in our community are leading and inspiring others, how we can support and learn from them, and how we might follow their examples to blaze trails of our own. We encourage you to get involved by sharing your stories or attending our OAM celebration.

The Brunswick Centers at Leland, Shallotte, and Southport invite you to a “Blaze a Trail” cookout, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, May 9, at the Ocean Isle Beach Pavilion, 44 W.

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First St. Transportation from the centers will be provided as needed. The cookout will be held rain or shine, and it’s free.

We’ll serve hot dogs, chips, beverages, and dessert, play some great music, and set up games such as Corn Hole and Beach Bocce. You can take a stroll on the Ocean Isle Beach trail.

Or just relax, listen to music, socialize with friends old and new, and enjoy being an awesome senior trail blazer!

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: 10 am -2 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Lunch Served at 12pm

Activity Calendar April 2016 Subject to change

Tuesday

Thursday

3 10am Board puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11am TV game show

5 10am Board puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11am TV game show

10 10am Board puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11am TV game show

12 10am Board puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11am TV game show

17 10am 10:45am 11am show 12pm

19 10am Board puzzle 10:45am Exercise 12:15pm Community news

Board puzzle Exercise TV game Nutrition Presentation

24 10am Board puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11am TV game show 31 10am Board puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11am TV game show 12:15 am Blood Pressure Check

26 10am Board puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11am TV game show

10am Board puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11am TV game show

Left: Zachary Canady receives Platinum A for Leland Centers.

Right: Grace receives Platinum A for BSL and accepts Awards for Calabash & Ash Sites..

Left to Right: Beverly; Zachary; Grace; Melanie Left: Beverly Bridgers receives Platinum A Award for Southport Center and accepts Golden A for Oak Island Site.

Right: Melanie Darr accepts Golden A Awards for Shallotte Center and Supply Site.

Left: Shelley, Shallotte Nutrition Coordinator, and Jake, volunteer, receive the Golden A Award.

Right: Shelley and Belinda accept the Golden A Award for Shallotte Center.

Boling 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: 10am to 2pm Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 910-754-2300 Grace Rochefort, BSRI Site Manager

May 2016

Boiling Spring Lakes Senior Site Activity Calendar

Monday 2

10:15am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

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10:15am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

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10:15am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club 1-4pm Card Making

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10:15am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

10:15am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

*Subject to change Wednesday Thursday

Tuesday 9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 6pm Yoga

9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10:30am Spa Day 6pm Yoga

9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 11am Brown Bag Lunch & Movie 6pm Yoga

9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 6pm Yoga

9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 6pm Yoga

4 10am Cardio Fit & Fun 10:15am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

11 10am Cardio Fit & Fun 10:15am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

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10am Cardio Fit & Fun 10:15am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

25 10am Cardio Fit &

Fun 10:15am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

Friday 6

5 9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am Mah Jong 10am Senior Morning Out 6pm Yoga

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12 9am Yoga-Pilates Combo

10am Garden Club 10am Mah Jong 6pm Yoga

19 9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am Mah Jong 6pm Yoga

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10:15am Qi Gong 11am TOPS 11am Cardio Chair Fitness 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am Mah Jong 9am Carolina Beach State Park Trip 6pm Yoga

10:15am Qi Gong 11am TOPS 11am Cardio Chair Fitness 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

20 10:15am Qi Gong 11am TOPS 11am Cardio Chair Fitness 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

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10:15am Qi Gong 11am TOPS 11am Cardio Chair Fitness 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club Check out the Boiling Spring Lakes City Websites for more information!

www.bslprd.com www.cityofbsl.org

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: 10:00am-2:00pm Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

Activity CALENDAR

Whether shopping, donating, or volunteering, your support of BSRI’s Thrift Store at Calabash helps to provide vital services and resources to our senior participants.

Thank you for your support!

Monday

Wednesday

2 10:00am Reading & Puzzles w/Coffee & Snack 11:15am 12:00pm~Exercise 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Cards & Games

4 10:00am Reading & Puzzles w/Coffee & Snack 11:15am 12:00pm~Exercise 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Cards & Games

6 10:00am Reading Puzzles, Coffee & Snack 10:45am BINGO 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Cards & Games

9 10:00am Reading & Puzzles w/Coffee & Snack 11:15am 12:00pm~Exercise 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Cards & Games

11 10:00am Reading & Puzzles w/Coffee & Snack 11:15am 12:00pm~Exercise 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Cards & Games

13 10:00am Reading & Puzzles w/Coffee & Snack 10:45am BINGO 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:15pm Blood pressure 12:30pm Cards & Games

16 10:00am Reading & Puzzles w/Coffee & Snack 11:15am 12:00pm~Exercise 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Cards & Games

18 10:00am Reading & Puzzles w/Coffee & Snack 11:15am 12:00pm~Exercise 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Cards & Games

20 10:00am Reading & Puzzles w/Coffee & Snack 10:45am BINGO 12:00pm Senior Lunch 1:00pm Cards & Games

23 10:00am Reading & Puzzles w/Coffee & Snack 11:15am 12:00pm~Exercise 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Cards & Games

25 10:00am Reading & Puzzle's w/Coffee & Snack 11:15am 12:00pm~Exercise 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:15pm Nutrition Presentation 12:30pm Cards & Games

27 10:00am Reading & Puzzle w/Coffee & Snack 10:45am BINGO 12:00pm Senior Lunch 1:00pm Cards & Games

30 10:00am Reading & Puzzles w/Coffee & Snack 11:15am 12:00pm~Exercise 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Cards & Games

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29 10:00am Reading & Puzzle w/Coffee & Snack 10:45am BINGO 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:15pm Blood pressure 1:00pm Cards & Games

10:00am Reading & Puzzles w/Coffee & Snack 11:15am 12:00pm~Exercise 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Cards & Games

Friday

Photo courtesy Waste Industries

BSRI Thrift Store Recycles

Think Green and Recycle!

By Mike McGurn Thrift Store Operations Manager Tidy up at home and recycle your stuff at our Calabash Thrift Store! The Brunswick Senior Resources Thrift Store, in partnership with Waste Industries, will hold our first Community Recycling Day Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BSRI is committed to proactive environmental stewardship through recycling as well as conscientious best practices in all of our efforts.

We invite you to join us in this worthwhile cause by taking advantage of our recycling day. We will accept: 

Commonly recycled items such as glass, plastic, and aluminum containers

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Paper and cardboard Old clothes (newer, lightly used clothes can be donated to our Thrift Store) Old carpets Electronics

Waste Industries is providing recycling dumpsters for the event, and a representative will answer questions on recycling and other Waste Industries services.

Join us for this event at the Thrift Store, at 10001 Beach Dr. SW in Calabash. When you’re done recycling, stop in the Thrift Store and check out our unique mix of clothes, housewares, home décor, furniture, and much more.

See you on Saturday, May 14th!

SHIIP Monthly News

SHIIP Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program

Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model (CJR) On April 1, 2016, Medicare launched the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model (CJR). This is an important step in transforming the care delivered by Medicare.

The most common procedures that Medicare beneficiaries have are hip and knee replacement services. Despite the high number of these procedures performed each year on Medicare beneficiaries, the quality and cost of care vary greatly among providers.

The rate of complications such as infections and implant failures can be more than three times higher for procedures performed at some hospitals than at others.

The average cost paid by Medicare for the surgery, hospitalization, and recovery ranges from $16,500 to $33,000 across geographic areas. This is due largely to the coordination of the entire episode of care that are often not strong enough and result in more

complications, hospital readmissions, and rehabilitative costs.

The CJR Model addresses low quality and high costs that come from fragmentation by promoting coordinated, patient-centered care. The model aims to improve the care experience of Medicare beneficiaries who receive joint replacements and make it a top priority for the health care system.

Under this model, the hospital where the hip or knee replacement and/or other major leg procedure takes place will be accountable for the costs and quality of related care from the time of surgery through 90 days after discharge. This will be referred to as an “episode” of care. Depending on the hospital’s quality and cost performance during the episode, they will either earn financial reward beginning with the second performance year; or they will be required to repay Medicare for a portion of the spending above an established target.

Information provided by SHIIP News, April 2016

Oak Island Senior Site Oak Island Community Center 102 S E 47th Street Oak Island, NC 28461

Deanna Eddinger, Community Center Director 910-278-3622 BSRI Main 910-754-2300

Activity Calendar May 2016 (Subject to Change)

Tuesday

Happy Birthday Rose Schanel 5/7 Bobbie Jenkins 5/14 Linda McGhee 5/18 Shirley Foster 5/26 Harvey Cashwell 5/30

Wednesday

Thursday

3 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Jewelry Making 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games & Social Time

4 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 1:30 Board Games & Social Time

5 10:00 am Rummikub 11:00 Chair Yoga 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Card Games & Social Time

10 10:15 Jewelry Making 10:30 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 pm Card Games

11 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:15 pm Rummikub 12:30 pm Trip to BCC “Free wash & cut”

12 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

17 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games & Social Time

18 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 1:30 Board Games & Social Time

19 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Chair Yoga 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO Wear something green

24 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Card Games & Social Time

25 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 1:30 Board Games & Social Time

26 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

Guest Speaker: Shannon Lee Oak Island Fire Department Topic: Lock Boxes

31 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Social Time

The Brunswick Center at Leland 1490 Village Road, NE Leland, NC 28451 910- 371-3560

Activity Calendar

May 2016

Subject to change

EVERY MONDAY 8:00 Coffee with Friends/ Billiards/Morning News 8:30 Chess Club 10:00 Total Body Workout 10:00 Crafts w/Bobbie 11:00 Adventures of Walking 11: 00 Arthritis Exercise 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Painting w/Bobbie Geri-Fit w/ Juanita 1-4 Free Choice

Hours of Operation 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday

Sandra Brooks, Director

EVERY TUESDAY 8:00 Coffee with Friends/ Billiards/Morning News 8:30 Chess Club Stretch & Core w/ Juanita 9:15 Rise & Shine Gentle Yoga w/ Juanita 10:00 Strength & Conditioning 11:00 Beginners’ Line Dancing 12:00 Lunch 1-4 Free Choice

MONDAY

TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY 8:00 Coffee with Friends/ Billiards/Morning News 8:30 Chess Club 9:45 Line Dancing 10:00 Crafts w/ Bobbie 10:30 Adventures of Walking 11:00 Arthritis Exercise 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Painting w/Bobbie 1:30 Yoga w/ Juanita 1-4 Free Choice

EVERY THURSDAY 8:00 Coffee with Friends/ Billiards/Morning News 8:30 Chess Club 9:30 Balance & Stability 10:30 BINGO 12:00 Lunch 1-4 Free Choice

WEDNESDAY

5 10:00: Hiptastic Fitness

9 10 Celebrating Older Americans Month ~ Blaze A Trail~ Trip to Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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23 11:00 Leland Senior Chorus Rehearsal

24 11:00 BCC Aquatic Center

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31BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Center Closed for Memorial Day Observance

GROOMING DAY @ BCC Tentative: BOWLING at Thunder Alley 10:00-11:30 18 Fashion Show @10:00

25 11:30-1:00 Sundaes with Sandra & Advisory Council 12:30 Advisory Council Meet- (Talk to Director & Council ing in Craft Room about suggestions, concerns & ideas)

11:00 Leland Senior Cheerleaders’ Practice

8:30 Chess Club 10:30 BINGO 10:00 Crafts w/ Bobbie 10:00 Geri-Fit w/ Juanita 11:00 Arthritis Exercise 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Painting w/Bobbie 1:30 Yoga w/ Juanita 1-4 Free Choice

THURSDAY

2 3 4 Crafts w/ Louise~ Make Sim- 10:30 Blankets for Vets CereTrip to Indigo Farms ple Earrings @ 10:00 mony (Strawberries) includes hay 12:00 Lunch and Nutrition ride 11:00 Leland Senior Chorus Presentation by Beverly JohnRehearsal son

17 16 Tentaative: MIPPA Event @ Depart @ 10:00: WECT Beach Assembly of God in Station Tour & Casey’s Shallotte 10:00—1:00 PM

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DROP-IN/FREE CHOICE ACTIVITIES: Puzzles, Computer, Books Newspaper, Card Games, TV, Wii, Exercise Equipment, Shuffleboard, Checkers/Chess, Simple Sewing, Horseshoes, Socialization, Walking Track, Board Games FREE CHOICE ACTIVITIES DAILY 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FRIDAY 6 Thrift Store Shopping & Captn’ Nance in Calabash Hands-On Diabetic Class

by Alliant Quality 13 Hands-On Diabetic Class

by Alliant Quality

20 Senior Games Awards Ceremony in Bolivia

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Lunch served At 12 noon.

Except Wed. at 11:30 Contact SANDRA for reservations 371-3560

The Brunswick Center at Leland 1490 Village Road, NE Leland, NC 28451 910- 371-3560

Sandra Brooks, Director

Hours of Operation 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday

Seniors from Leland are taking part in the Brunswick County Gator Senior Games and SilverArts (see page 32). At left are Louise Harrison and Willie Robinson; playing ball above is Elizabeth Hasty.

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte Activity Calendar

May EVERY MONDAY 10 :30am Weekly Updates 10am Beginner Line Dancing 10:30am Line Dancing 11am Walgreens Presentation 11am Exercise Class 11am Stretch and Tone w/ Nancy ($5) 11:45am Lunch 12:15pm Bingo 1:30pm Tai Chi w/ Dean 1:30pm Knit/Crochet 2:30pm Zumba Gold

Subject to change

EVERY TUESDAY 10:30am 11:15am Noon 12:45pm 1:15pm 1:30pm 2:15pm

MONDAY 2 Brothers & Sisters Day MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

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Exercise Class GeriFit Lunch Crafts Tai Chi w/ Dean Scrabble Yoga w/ Charlotte ($5)

16 Wear Purple For Peace Day

Located at the Reception Desk EVERY WEDNESDAY EVERY THURSDAY EVERY FRIDAY Computer Class 10am Beginner Line Dancing 10:30am Line Dancing 11am Adult Coloring 11am Exercise Class Noon Lunch Noon Pilates w/ Angela ($5) 12:30pm Bridge 1pm Shopping 1pm Rummikub 2pm Silver Paddles

10am Yoga w/Nancy 10:30am Exercise Class 11:15am GeriFit Noon Lunch 12:30pm Intro to Microsoft Office Suite 12:45 Crafts 1:15pm Tai Chi w/ Dean 2:30pm Zumba Gold

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

8:30am

TUESDAY 3 8:30 am Matter of Balance

4 Bird Day

9:30am Trivia

10 11am-3pm “Blaze A Trail” Beach Party at Ocean Isle Beach

Suggestion Box

8:30 am Matter of Balance

11 EAT WHAT YOU WANT DAY

8:30 am Matter of Balance 9:30am Trivia

18 Visit Your Relatives Day 1pm Paint n Take

Computer Class 9:30am Ladies Pool 10am Pilates 10am Choral Group 11:45am Lunch 12:15pm Bingo 1pm Art Class 1pm Tai Chi w/Keith($5) 2:30pm Tai Chi w/Keith($5) 7pm Bluegrass Music

FRIDAY

5 8:30 am Matter of Balance Cinco de Mayo Celebration

6 Mothers Day Party

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13 ONLY FRIDAY THE 13TH IN 2016

8:30 am Matter of Balance

9:30am Brain Games

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8:30am

19 8:30 am Matter of Balance 11:30am Sip n Chat

10am BP Check Billie Fulford/ Amedisys 1pm Senior Self Defense Class

11am Movie Day “Daddy’s Home” 1pm Senior Self Defense Class 20 10am BP Check Billie Fulford/Amedisys 11am“Mosquito Control” Presentation 1pm Movie Day “Daddy’s Home” 1pm Senior Self Defense Class

NO TAI CHI CLASSES 23

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12:30 pm Advisory Committee Meeting

8:30 am Matter of Balance

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26 Tap Dance Day National Wine Day

8:30 am Matter of Balance

27 Memorial Day Celebration Birthday Day

9:30am Brain Games

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31 World No Tobacco Day 9:30am 10am

CENTER CLOSED

Trivia Trip to Market Commons 12:45pm Independent Crafts

Daily Activities Available 8am to 4pm Pool Puzzles Quilting/Sewing Computers Shuffleboard Wii, Cards, Games

Boost Available for Purchase During Center Hours 8am to 4pm

Exercise Room is Open Until 5pm Monday—Friday

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

—An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence— Anne Gass, Center Director

You CAN prevent falls and overcome the fear of falling! The National Council on Aging program “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls” offers classes that will teach you how. The first class begins Tuesday, May 3, 8:30am, and will continue every Tuesday and Thursday at the same time. Last class will be Thursday, May 26. (The class consists of eight sessions, two per week, for four weeks.) Preregistration is required.

The class is a structured group setting that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance.

May is Older Americans Month in which the US acknowledges the contributions of older adults to the nation. This year’s theme is:

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Got Mosquitoes? Brunswick County Mosquito Control will be here Friday, May 20, at 11am to give a presentation about mosquitoes and steps to prevent them within your community.

Did you know that Brunswick County conducts a year-round, county-wide mosquito surveillance program?

The program takes steps to manage mosquito populations, identifies breeding habitats, and record seasonal distribution of mosquito species throughout the county. Mosquito biology and prevention will be discussed as well as an update on the Zika virus. The presentation will be followed by a short question and answer period. We look forward to seeing you.

Note to Beekeepers: If you haven’t already, please contact Brunswick County Mosquito Control at 910-253-2507 about registering all your hive location(s) as a “nospray” zone. They’ll “bee” happy to answer questions.

This is an opportunity to raise awareness about important issues facing older adults and highlighting the ways that older Americans are advocating for themselves, their peers, and their communities. Be a trailblazer! Join us in promoting activities, inclusion, and wellness for older Americans in your community. For more information on Older Americans Month, go to www.oam.acl.gov. Tidbit: 2015 was the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA) which supports a range of home and community-based services, such as meals-on-wheels and other nutrition programs, in-home services, transportation, legal services, elder abuse prevention and caregivers support.

Weekly Update/Sip „n Chat — Share your questions, suggestions, or comments every Monday at 10am and every third Thursday at 11:30am. Coffee’s hot and free!

Blood Pressure Check — LPN Billie Fulford of Amedisys will be here every 1st and 3rd Friday at 10am.

This month’s dates are May 6 and 20. No appointment needed.

Loose Change Challenge — Hear that jingle? It’s not Santa...it’s the spare change in your pocket. Why not put your extra coin to good use by dropping it the big blue bottle at the front desk? All donations go directly to support senior programs at our center. We appreciate it very much.

Celebrate Birthdays — Join us on the last Friday of every month for singing and cake. This month’s date is the 27th. Fun is mandatory. Party hat and dancing is optional.

Movie Day — We have two showings this month of “Daddy’s Home” staring Will Ferrell: Friday, May 13 at 11am and Friday, May 20 at 1pm. Admission, popcorn and candy are free! Soft drinks and water available for purchase.

Monthly Quote — Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day!

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte 3620 Express Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 910-754-2300 x 1001 Paint & Take Wednesday May 18, 1pm Our project this month is Bottle-Printed Flowers on Canvas.

Please sign up the Friday before the scheduled class and bring something to protect your clothes.

Class fee $5.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

—An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence— Anne Gass, Center Director

Get Crafty! — Join Kathy Gehlhardt for more unique craft projects. This month: bottles and wreaths! Classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:45pm.

Please sign up the Friday before the scheduled class so we can ensure supplies for everyone. No experience needed—just a desire to have fun!

Dates May 3 & 5 May 10 & 12 May 17 & 19 May 24 & 26

Cancellation Notice — Both of Keith Webb’s Friday Tai Chi classes scheduled for May 20 are cancelled. Normal class schedule will resume the following week.

Mother’s Day Party — Friday, May 6.

We’ll celebrate mothers and motherhood (and “grandmother”hood!). Bring your “brag book” and share stories about your mothers, grandmothers, and raising children and all that motherhood encompasses.

Project Yarn Bottle Yarn Bottle Painted Bottle Red/White/Blue Mesh Wreath (Class fee $15) Diamond Dust Lighted Bottle (Class fee $5)

Cinco de Mayo Party — Thursday, May 5.

Cinco de Mayo (translated “the 5th of May”) commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. However, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. Please join us!

While we won’t have a mariachi band, we can make our own music and have some fun!

Memorial Day Celebration — While Memorial Day is officially observed this year on Monday, May 30, we’re celebrating at the center on Friday, May 27. We hope you can drop by. If not, please pause for a moment to give thanks for those brave men and women who died in active military service so we could live free. As the poignant saying goes, “All Gave Some. Some Gave All.” Also remember the families of the fallen who live with the impact of lost loved ones every day.

Please don’t forget to fly the American Flag in tribute, too. Here’s how “Old Glory” should be displayed: the flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon only, then raised briskly to the top of the staff until sunset, in honor of the nation's battle heroes. (Source: US Dept. of Veterans Affairs)

Myrtle Beach Shopping Trip — Tuesday, May 31. Come with us to Market Commons.

It’s a great place to shop and have lunch. The bus will leave at 10am and return around 3:30pm.

Space is limited. Call 910-754-2300 x1001 to sign up!

Show Me the Money! BSRI Financial Statements and IRS Form 990 are online at www.bsrinc.org.

Quilt Raffle — In June, we will be raffling off this beautiful, queen-size handcrafted quilt (on display now). Tickets are $1 each and all proceeds support our senior activities.

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

—An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence— Anne Gass, Center Director

Meet writer, poet, and patron Margarete O’Leary who enjoys writing poems, short stories, articles, and her own blog.

As for poems, she mainly pens traditional Japanese poetry known as Haiku (hi-koo). Haiku consist of only 17 syllables broken into 3 lines of 5/7/5. While haiku traditionally includes a seasonal reference, “modern” haiku does not necessarily adhere to that guideline.

Margarete practices Tai Chi at the center and says it helps keep her creativity flowing (as well as keeping her fit). She is also the BSRI volunteer who takes our photographs and writes the articles for our center’s portion of the monthly Senior Buzz Magazine. Please enjoy her poems.

Holiday treats—Yum! One by one I eat them all Dang useless zipper!

Warm breezes at dusk Look! Brown Bat acrobatics Good bye mosquitoes!

Glass of old champagne Tiny bubbles hardly rise Same with my old bones Gone now only weeks Was he really even here?

Life’s witness soon fades She talks in circles Age has muddied her clear mind Patience. I am next.

Seniors, we want your poems! Please email your original work to us at agass@bsrinc.org. We’ll publish it in the Senior Buzz and post it on our “Poets Corner” board here at the center for everyone to enjoy.

Cookout Planned to Celebrate Older Americans Month — Monday, May 9 11am—3pm at Ocean Isle Beach Pavilion In honor of seniors and their valuable contributions, the Brunswick Centers at Leland, Shallotte, and Southport invite their members to a “Blaze a Trail” cookout on Monday, May 9, at the Ocean Isle Beach Pavilion, 44 W. First St. We’ll serve hot dogs, chips, beverages, and dessert; play some great music; set up a few games such as Corn Hole and Beach Bocce; and, if you’re wearing your walkin’ shoes, you can take a stroll on the Ocean Isle Beach trail. On the other hand, you can just relax, listen to music, socialize with friends (old and new), and enjoy being an awesome senior trail blazer!

Transportation from the respective centers will be provided as needed; the cookout will be held rain or shine; and, the event is free. RSVP by Thursday, May 5. Call your respective center for details at: Brunswick Center at Shallotte: 910-754-2300 x1001 Brunswick Center at Leland: 910-371-3560 Brunswick Center at Southport: 910-454-0583 We hope to see you there!

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Fitness is Fun! We have many types of fitness classes to choose from so we know you’ll find a class that “fits” your exercise needs. From fun and easy to serious workouts...we have it all.

Here’s what we’re now offer at the center. Check with us if you don’t see your favorite exercise listed. It may be “in the works” or a possibility for future consideration. *** Aerobics & Muscle Toning Geri-Fit High-Impact/Body Sculpting Stretch, Strengthen, and Tone Pilates Line Dance Tai Chi Yoga Zumba Gold Join us and get fit your way!

Two New Beginner’s Computer Sessions. Learn basic computer skills using Windows 10! First session begins Wednesday, May 18, and the second session begins Friday, May 20.

Each session runs for four weeks and all classes begin at 8:30am.

Not-Your-Daughter’s Yoga! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15 to 3:15pm; class fee $5. “Back in the day” you MAY have been able to bend and twist into a pretzel; but, even if that were true THEN, perhaps it’s not true NOW. If so, we have the perfect Yoga class for you.

Charlotte Ranz, who is trained in teaching seniors with mobility issues, is your instructor. Her focus in this class is on flexibility, strength, balance, and relaxation. Stiff joints, canes, walkers and wheelchairs welcome. Join her and feel better!

The Brunswick Center at Southport Southport Senior Center Activity Calendar

May

Subject to change, ($, denotes instructor fee)

EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

8-4 Exercise Room & Billiards 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Boot Camp ($) 9:30 Hand & Foot 9:30 Tai Chi Forms ($) 10:30 Adult Coloring 10:30 Beg. Tai Chi 10:45 Easy Does It 12 Yoga ($) 12:30 Wii 1:30 Mah Jongg 1:30 Beginning Ballroom Dance 2 Total Body Conditioning 3 Balance & Core ($)

8-8 Exercise Room & Billiards 8:45 Waling (meet at Caswell Beach access) 9:30 Party Bridge 10 Painting 12 FREE Crafting 10:30 Yoga w/ Ella Hill ($) 12:00 Walgreens Presentation 12:00 Beginning Yoga 12:30 Wii 12:30 Tapestry 12:30 Cornhole 12:30 Ladder Golf 1 Silver Paddles 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core ($) 2:30 You too can Draw ($) 2:30 HIITS ($) 3:30 Basketball 6:30 Square Dancing ($)

MONDAY

TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

8-8 Exercise Room & Billiards 9-12 Begin, Adv., Int. Watercolor ($) 9:30 2nd Tuesday Bowling 9:30 Boot Camp ($) 9:30 Tai Chi Forms ($) 10 Jewelry 101 10 Caregiver Support Group-4th Wednesdays 10:30 Tai Chi ($) 10:45 Easy Does It ($) 12:15 Bible Study 12 Yoga ($) 12:30 Wii 12:30 Silver Samurai ($) 12:30 Games 12:30 Afternoon Movie (donation for popcorn) 2:30 Ballet 5:45 Karate-PNR

8-8 Exercise Room & Billiards 9:30 Advanced Yoga Pilates ($) 9 Craft 10 Knit & Chain Gang 10 Quilting 10:30 Gerifit 10:30 Bible Study 12:30 Wii 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core ($) 1:30 Beg. Line Dance 2 Int./Adv. Line Dance 2:30 HIITS ($)

WEDNESDAY

EVERY FRIDAY 8-4 Exercise Room & Billiards 9 Technology Workshop 9 Geri Fit 9:30 Tai Chi Forms ($) 10:15 You Can Do It! 10 Sewing 10:30 Tai Chi ($) 11:30 Total Body Conditioning ($) 12 Ancient Dancing 12:30 Wii 12:30 Games 1 Pickleball 1 Photography 2nd & 4th Fridays 1:30 Hand Drumming 1st & 3rd Fridays

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

2

3 9:30 Veteran’s Club

4 9 Depart for Mayfair

5 NO BALLROOM ACTIVITES

6 NO BALLROOM ACTIVITES

9 10:15 Van departs for Cookout 11am-3pm Cookout

10 11:45 Blood Pressure Checks by Amedysis

11 9:30 Depart for Bowling

12 11:45 Volunteer Summer Round Up

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16 7:30 Depart for Masonboro Island

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20 7 Monthly Dance

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24 11:30-1 Blood Pressure Checks by Dosher Nursing Center

25 10 Caregiver Support Group

26 Red Nose Day-Wear RED!

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30 CENTER CLOSED

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ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHT

ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHT

ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHT

ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHT

ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHT

What is Mah Jongg?

Taught by: Sheila Grooms All folks are welcome NO RSVP No partner needed Mah Jongg is a Chinese game played with tiles. The group would love to teach you or if you are experienced, please join them!

What is Walking?

Led by: Sherry Ross All folks are welcome NO RSVP Please meet at the Caswell Beach access. The group has decided to meet weekly after their first walk.

What is Jewelry 101?

Taught by: Pat Lykins All folks are welcome No RSVP Learn to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces out of several different medias

What is GeriFit? Taught by: Rita Sanders All folks are welcome No RSVP evidence-based, strength training exercise and falls prevention program for all fitness levels. Helps rebuild strength that's been lost through the aging process.

What is Pickleball?

Taught by: Open Play All folks are welcome No RSVP

A paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.

A fun sport that combines

many elements of tennis, badminton and pingpong.

Played both indoors or out-

doors on a badmintonsized court and a slightly modified tennis net.

Played with a paddle and a plastic ball.

The Brunswick Center at Southport 1513 N. Howe St., Ste. 1 Southport, NC 28461 Phone 910-454-0583

Susan Whitley, Center Director Randy Gillette, Assistant Director

Office Hours: 8am-4pm, Activity hours vary Monday-Friday

Lunch Served from 11:45am-12:15pm

FEATURED EVENTS Masonboro Island/SHELLING-Monday, May 16 the van will depart at 7:30am from the Southport Senior Center.

Space is limited to 10 so please RSVP. Masonboro Island is known for its extensive amount of sea shells. Island ferry fee is $25 (on your own). You will have free time on the island to explore on your own. Please depart Masonboro Island on the 2:30pm ferry. What to bring: lunch, snacks, water (no alcohol allowed), sun screen, water shoes. There is a half mile walk each way.

Ballroom Activities-Will be cancelled May 5 & 6 due to Senior Games Senior Center Closing-Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day Senior Prom Update-Several of you are asking about the senior prom. The prom has been replaced with Monthly Dances that will periodically have live entertainment and dressy events. We encourage you to join us the May 20th at 7pm.

Disaster Preparedness Training & What to Do during a Hurricane-Brian Watts, Brunswick County Emergency Management Services Director will be with us on Friday, June 3rd at 1pm to do a disaster preparedness training.

Hurricane season begins June 1. Be prepared! Please RSVP! Event is open to the public!

Blue Jean Purse-Join in on this sewing project, Fridays beginning May 6 at 10am.

Craft Room-The craft room will closing down this summer for renovations. Please help us by cleaning up your work area and taking your items and materials home.

Thanks so much for your help!

Veteran’s Club: Will meet Tuesday, May 3 at 9:30am for coffee and donuts. We will have an AMVETS representative to discuss the group located in Boiling Spring Lakes. Please RSVP.

RED NOSE DAY!-is Thursday, May 26th...help our local Bowling-2nd Wednesday of the month, departs at 9:30am. The cost for shoes, unlimited games, drink and Walgreens stores celebrate Red Nose Day by wearing Red every TUESDAY until May 26! Expect to act pizza is $9 per person. Please RSVP as space is limited “seriously silly” while at the center on Tuesdays with the in the van.

Walgreens crew!

Fishing Group-Due to the Alaskan Cruise the group will Caregiver Support Group- We appreciate the feedback not meet in May. from everyone who participated in the Spring Forward Volunteer Summer Round Up-Thursday, May 12 at Event for Caregivers. Due to its success and a desire to 11:45am. Please RSVP. Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah meet a need in our community, the Caregiver Support Powell, will be with us to discuss Volunteer needs for the Group will meet the 4th Wednesday of each month from summer. Some examples include: front desk volun10am-11:30am. We ask that you RSVP by calling 910454-0583. Meetings will begin May 25. Family Caregivteers, Meals on Wheels substitute drivers, and other information about the volunteer program. Come find out er Support programs are available, please contact René how YOU can make a difference! Tea, Lemonade, and Tarquinio for more information. light refreshments served.

In honor of seniors and their valuable contributions, the Brunswick Centers at Leland, Shallotte, and Southport invite their members to a “Blaze a Trail” cookout , 11am-3pm Monday, May 9, at the Ocean Isle Beach Pavilion, 44 W. First St. Van departs Southport at 10:15am, Please RSVP. We’ll serve hot dogs, chips, beverages, and dessert; play some great music; set up a few games such as Corn Hole and Beach Bocce; and, if you’re wearing your walkin’ shoes, you can take a stroll on the Ocean Isle Beach trail. On the other hand, you can just relax, listen to music, socialize with friends (old and new), and enjoy being an awesome senior trail blazer! Transportation from the respective centers will be provided as needed; the cookout will be held rain or shine; and, the event is free. RSVP by Thursday, May 5. Call your respective center for details at: Brunswick Center at Shallotte: 910-754-2300 x1001; Brunswick Center at Leland: 910-371-3560; Brunswick Center at Southport: 910-454-0583 We hope to see you there!

The Brunswick Center at Southport 1513 N. Howe St., Ste. 1 Southport, NC 28461 Phone 910-454-0583

Susan Whitley, Center Director Randy Gillette, Assistant Director

Office Hours: 8am-4pm, Activity hours vary Monday-Friday

Lunch Served from 11:45am-12:15pm

Ongoing Events Monthly Shopping Trip-1st Wednesday of each 12:30pm-1:30pm. month at 9am, please RSVP. We will go to Mayfair on May 4th.

Fishing Group-4th Friday of the month, beginning April 22, at 12:30pm. Location on Oak Island Blood Pressure Checks-Sponsored by AmedyTBA. Please RSVP. Coastal Fishing License Required sis, 2nd Tuesdays 11:45am-12:15pm, drop by!

Monthly Dances-May 20th at 7pm. A $2 donation is accepted.

Laddergolf-Beginning April 5, Tuesdays 12:30pm -1:30pm.

Afternoon Movies-Now showing Movies! Week- Adult Coloring-Mondays at 10:30am. Books and ly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. Donations accept- pens will be provided...come check out the latest ed for drink and popcorn. craze to relax your mind!

Walking Club-Every Tuesday at 8:45am, meet Sherry Ross at the Caswell Beach access.

Basketball-Beginning April 5, Tuesdays from 3:30pm-6pm. Drop by and shoot some hoops!

Cornhole-Beginning April 5, Tuesdays

Exercise Equipment & Billards– Available Mondays & Fridays 8am-4pm; Tuesday-Thursday 8am8pm.

Blood Pressure Checks Provided by Dosher Nursing Center-4th Tuesday of the month 11:30am-1pm.

Mark Your Calendar!

Duke Energy Meet & Greet-Wednesday, June 15 at 12:30pm we will show a movie and have a discussion and Q&A session with Randy, Gideon the Brunswick Nuclear Plants site Vice President.

Afterwards, van transportation will be provided to the BNP Education Center for a tour, returning to the center by 5pm. Please RSVP! Casino Night-Saturday, Sept. 10! More information TBA! Transportation from Southport will be provided!

Seniors Helping Seniors-Friday, October 7th!

More information TBA! Transportation from

Southport will be provided!

Holden Brothers Farmers Market & Blueberry picking Trips: Dates and times are TBA as we are waiting for announcements on when the blueberry, strawberry and tomato fields will open. In the meantime, please call with your name and phone number and we call you when a trip is scheduled!

Please visit us on Facebook : https:// www.facebook.com/Brunswick-Senior-ResourcesInc-BSRI-131903618856/?ref=settings

Supply Senior Site Lockwood Folly Community Bldg.

1691 Stanbury Road Supply, NC 28462 Site Manager: Melanie Darr

Daily Activities *SOCIALIZATION *COFFEE & SNACKS *WALKING TRAIL *SHUFFLEBOARD *CORNHOLE

May 2016

*HORSESHOES *BOARD GAMES *RUMMIKUB *BOOKS *NEWSPAPER

Supply Site Activity Calendar (Subject to Change)

Monday

Wednesday

Games/cards/reading puzzles/crafts 11:30am Walgreens Visit Noon Lunch & announcements 12:30pm Stretching 9 10am Games/cards/reading puzzles/crafts 11:30am Walgreens Visit Noon Lunch & announcements 12:30pm Stretching

10am

16

18

10am

11am

Games/cards/reading puzzles/crafts 11:30am Walgreens Visit Noon Lunch & announcements 12:30pm Stretching 23 10am Games/cards/reading puzzles/crafts 11:30am Walgreens Visit Noon Lunch & announcements 12:30pm Stretching

Noon

11 10am Noon

Noon

25 10:30am w/ 11am Noon

30

CLOSED for Memorial Day

Friday 6

4

2 10am

Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 AM—1:30 PM To RSVP call 910-842-7020 (M, W, F) 910-754-2300 (T, TH)

Cards/games/reading Bingo/crafts Lunch & announcements

10am Painting w/Jean Groon Noon Lunch & announcements 12:30pm Stretching

Cards/games/reading Bingo/crafts Lunch & announcements

13 10am Painting w/Jean Groon Noon Lunch & announcements 12:30pm Stretching

Cards/games/reading Bingo/crafts Lunch & announcements

20 10am Painting w/Jean Groon Noon Lunch & announcements 12:30pm Stretching

Blood Pressure Check Mrs. Billie Cards/games/reading Bingo/crafts Lunch & announcements

27 10am Painting w/Jean Groon Noon Lunch & announcements 12:30pm Stretching

Sunset Harbor Senior Site Karen Kirkman, Manager 3911 Hickory View Bolivia, NC 28422 Call 910-754-2300 to RSVP Operating Hours: 9:30am-1:30pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Lunch Served at 11:45am

Sunset Harbor Senior Site Activity Calendar May 2016

Subject to change

Tuesday 3 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm 10 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm 17 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm 24 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm 31 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm

Social Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts

Social Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts Social Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts Social Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts Social Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts

Thursday 5 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm 12 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm 19 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm 26 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm

David Floyd keeps an eye on the Bingo cards.

Social / Exercise Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts

Social / Exercise Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts

Janet underwood, Yvonne Brown, and Peggy Baer paint zinnias using pinecones.

Social / Exercise Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts Social / Exercise Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts

Gina Miller holds a prize from Walgreens Pharmacy. Walgreens store manager Kenneth Emanual and store employee Diana Overbay talked with seniors about vaccinations and asked about other topics to plan for the future.

Sunset Harbor/Town Creek Senior Sites Town Creek Senior Site 6420 Ocean Hwy Winnabow, NC Operating Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays

Call Mike Blandino, Manager/Service Assoc.

910-368-5348 for meal reservations Lunch Served at 12 PM

Outdoor Park Daily Activities (Weather Permitting)       

Mabel DeShields tries to win big at Bingo.

Tennis for Seniors Soccer for Seniors Park Exercise Equipment Walking Trail Shuffle Board Bocce Ball Horse Shoes

Activity Calendar May 2016 Subject to change

Tuesday

Pam Shepard, Roger Shepard, and Freddie Crawford show off goodies from Walgreens.

Ron and Jean Frances and Peggy Baer share a laugh.

Thursday

3 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Senior Lunch 12:45 pm Games

5 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Senior Lunch 12:30pm Bingo

10 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Senior Lunch 12:45pm Games

12 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Senior Lunch 12:45pm Bingo

17 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Senior Lunch 12:45pm Games

19 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Senior Lunch 12:45pm Bingo

24 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Senior Lunch 12:45pm Games

26 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Senior Lunch 12:45pm Bingo

31 10:00am Coffee and Games 11:00am YOGA class 11:4am announcements 12:00 Senior Lunch 12:45pm Games

What’s for Lunch?

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

*Menus subject to change* Wednesday Thursday

Monday

Tuesday

2 Wk 3 Beef & Broccoli Egg Fried Rice Stir Fried Vegetables Apple Dinner Roll Milk

3 Chicken Fajitas Black Beans Peppers and Onions Corn Salsa 100% Citrus Fruit Juice 6" Flour Tortillas Milk Cookie

4 Mac & Cheese W/Ham Mixed Greens Zucchini & Tomatoes Brownie Dinner Roll Milk

5 Jambalaya Dirty Rice Corn Citrus Fruit Enriched Bread Milk

6 Oven Fried Chicken Sweet Potatoes Broccoli & Cauliflower Biscuit Cookie Milk

9 Wk 4 Chicken Marsala Cheesy Hashbrowns Chopped Spinach Pears Wheat Bread Milk 16Wk 5 Oven Chicken Thigh O’Brien Potatoes Cabbage Fruit Biscuit Milk 23 Wk 6 Shepherds Pie Pinto Beans Cauliflower Mash Fruit Enriched Bread Milk

10 Baked Ziti Italian Green Beans Stewed Tomatoes Cookie Italian Bread Milk

11 Pot Roast Mashed Potatoes Warm Apples & Cranberries Side Salad W/ Dressing Enriched Bread Milk 18 BBQ Roast Pork (Pulled) Sweet Potatoes Collard Greens Citrus Fruit Hamburger Bun Milk

12 Roast Chicken Leg Qtr Brown Rice Succotash Citrus Fruit Biscuit Milk

13 Shrimp & Sausage - Stew Grits Squash/Onions 100% Citrus Fruit Juice Dinner Roll Milk 20 Baked Ham W/ Pineapple Sauce Green Beans Oven Potatoes Banana Pudding Wheat Bread Milk

30

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Loin Boiled Cabbage Root Vegetables Warm Beets Citrus Fruit Enriched Bread Milk

17 Meatloaf/ Gravy Whipped Potatoes Peas & Carrots Orange Cake Dinner Roll Milk 24 Wk 6 Beef Stew White Rice Cream Peas w/ Onions 100% Fruit Juice Dinner Roll Milk Cookie

25 Cheeseburger Mac Corn Carrots Mandarin Oranges Wheat Bread Milk

19 Hot Dog Baked Beans Buttermilk Coleslaw Blueberry Crisp 100% Fruit Juice Hot Dog Bun Milk 26 BBQ Chicken Leg Qtr Red Potatoes Broccoli & Cheese Citrus Fruit Enriched Bread Milk

Friday

27 Roast Turkey w/ Gravy Bread Stuffing Cold Veggie Salad Maple Baked Peaches Dinner Roll Milk 20 19 21 Enchilada Pie Meatballs W/ CONTACT YOUR SENIOR CENTER/SITETuna TO Macaroni Kale YOUR MEALS Marinara Sauce Salad RESERVE & Pasta Corn 3-Bean Salad Green Beans **24 HR ADVANCED Citrus FruitRESERVATIONSCucumber Salad RollREQUESTED Dinner Roll Fruit Fruit Juice Milk Cookie Milk Wheat Bread Milk

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Trips Canada & New England Cruise

Charleston, SC

September 14-24, 2016 Pricing starts at $1535* per person based on double occupancy $250 deposit per person due at the time of registration Due to cabin availability we request you RSVP immediately!

Deadline to cancel with no penalty: March 14, 2016 Passport is required Trip includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation from Brunswick County, 1 night hotel accommodation, guided tour of Baltimore, 1 breakfast, 10 day/ 9 night Canada & New England cruise onboard Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas to include cabin, shipboard meals, port charges and taxes. Ports & Sights included: Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Portland, ME; Bar Harbor, ME; St. John NB (Bay of Fundy), and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Departure Locations Vary

September 21, 2016 $75 per person, $15 due at the time of registration Final payment due, deadline to cancel and RSVP: Sept. 9 Trip includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation to Charleston, 1-hour carriage ride, 1 1/2 hour cruise on Charleston Harbor, breakfast biscuit, taxes and fees. Lunch and Dinner will be on your own. Departs the Leland Senior Center at 7am.

Estimated return time: 7pm (subject to change).

For more information, contact Sandra Brooks at 910-371-3560.

Eastern Caribbean Cruise about the Norwegian “Epic” January 21-28, 2017 Pricing starts at $1099* per person based on double occupancy $250 deposit per person due at the time of registration Registration opens: Tuesday, May 3 Passport is required Deadline to RSVP, Final Payment Due and Deadline to cancel with no penalty: Friday, September 16 Trip includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation from Brunswick County to pier (please note we will be traveling at night to save on cost), 8 day/7 night cruise to Tortola, British Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, includes cabin, shipboard meals, port charges, taxes and transfers in Orlando/Port Canaveral Departure Locations Vary *pricing is based on cabin availability at the time of your registration. The cruiseline reserves the right to lower our inventory or increase the price per cabin at any time.

Please RSVP for Trips in person at your local Senior Center. Special dietary needs or room requests, please notify us at the time of registration.

Holiday Festival of Lights in Historic Charleston, SC December 5-7, 2016 $369 per person based on double occupancy $100 deposit per person, due at the time of registration Please RSVP in person at your local Senior Center.

Deadline to RSVP & Cancel with no penalty: Friday, August 19 Departure Locations Vary Trip Includes: Deluxe Motorcoach transportation to Charleston, SC, 2 nights hotel accommodations, 2 breakfasts, 2 Dinners (includes 1 dinner at the Charleston Crab House), The Charleston Christmas Special Show, James Island Holiday Festival of Lights, Guided Tour of Historic Charleston, Holiday Shopping at Charleston’s Historic City Market, standard taxes, fees, meal gratuities and baggage handling.

Please RSVP for Trips in person at your local Senior Center. Special dietary needs or room requests, please notify us at the time of registration.

Obituaries Joseph F. Adams, of Sunset Beach, died Friday, April 8, 2016 at Grand Strand Hospital in Myrtle Beach, SC. Bonnie Harrington Bryan, 74, of Sunset Beach, died Thursday, March 31, 2016 in Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.

Ashlie Kathleen King Schneeweiss, 91, of Ash, died Thursday, March 17, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Catherine Anne “Nancy” St. George, 83, formerly of Supply, died Sunday, March 27, 2016.

Harvey H. Bryant, 88, of Bolivia, died Monday, March 28, 2016 at home.

Bobby Freddy Stevenson, 58, of Ash, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at home.

Geraldine Miriam Dess, 85, of Southport, died Friday, March 18, 2016, at Dosher Memorial Hospital.

Christine Leger Stewart, 76, of Boiling Spring Lakes died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at home.

James Edwards, 80, of Ocean Isle Beach, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Novant Brunswick Medical Center.

James Warren "J.W." Wescott, 81, of Bolivia, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Gilbert Dexter Harper, 90, died on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington.

Neilie Kirby Hewett, 84, of Supply, died Thursday March 10, 2016 at home.

Bernard Michael “Bernie” Kankiewicz, 73, of Southport, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

Donna Lou Lockett, died Monday, April 11, 2016 at home.

Marqueen N. McNeill, 65, of Bolivia, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in the SECU Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center, Brunswick House.

Mitch Meares, 69, of Shallotte, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Grand Strand Hospital.

Edgar Allen Muncy, 86, of Southport, died Saturday, April 9, 2016 at home.

Ellen Dunlap Nance, 76, of Bolivia, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Grace Ball Peoples, 94, of Supply, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

Emily R. Tuthill Rehder, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

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Senior Games

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