Brunswick Senior Buzz September 2019 by Brunswick Senior Resources Inc.

Brunswick

senior Buzz

septem ber 2019

BE TOGETHER Many families tell us they wish they would have known about hospice sooner. More time to hold a hand, spend with family and friends, kiss your grandkids and say I love you.

Not all hospices are the same. Our team offers the most professionals certified in hospice and palliative care. 800.207.6908

LCFH.org

Over 40 Years in the Welcoming Business!

PUT YOUR BUSINESS IN FRONT OF NEWCOMERS AND NEW BUSINESSES! SENIOR DAY EVERY TUESDAY!

20% OFF entire purchase, excluding mattresses Welcome Service LLC is the only welcoming service that personally welcomes newcomers and new businesses to New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties.

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

Buzz_August2019_C2.indd 1

Ocean Isle 6560 Beach Dr. 910-579-8346

Southport 4170 Long Beach Rd. 910-457-1772

Leland 414 Village Rd. 910-338-3648

Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/01-0656674 and support BSRI every time you shop.

8/16/2019 2:45:53 PM

Contents

12 11

16 39

Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc.

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

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

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

Contributors Cover photographer Irene Dowdy has enjoyed photography as a hobby for more than 20 years. Her special interests lie in landscape, nature, wildlife, macro and digital art photography. She has had images published in WECT calendars and the Brunswick Beacon calendar. She is a charter member of the Coastal Carolina Camera Club and has won numerous awards. Irene also enjoys golf and the tranquility of Ocean Isle Beach. Donna Ruth Morgan volunteers with Friends of the Library in Southport and Oak Island, Boiling Spring Lakes Library Commission, Brunswick County Library Board of Trustees, and the N.C. Friends of the Public Library. She inherited a love of reading and shares that same enjoyment with her four children and three grandchildren. This month, Donna reviews books by area authors on page 15. Joan Leotta has been playing with words on page and stage since childhood in Pittsburgh. Her poetry and essays appear in many publications. Her four historical fiction novels feature strong women in times of U.S. wars, and her poetry chapbook, Languid Lusciousness with Lemon, was recently released. Joan provides tips for stocking your pantry for a power outage on page 12. Holly Tate is a beach-loving North Carolina transplant who grew up on Long Island and never wants to be too far from the ocean. A self-proclaimed “grammar geek,” Holly recently retired from a career in marketing communications. She loves books, travel, and exploring our beautiful state. See Holly’s story (and cat) on page 13. Pat Naughton and his family moved from Richmond, Va. to Winding River Plantation in Brunswick County in 2017 after Pat retired as a mechanical engineer at a nuclear power plant. He has been an avid gardener for 35 years and is a Brunswick County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer. On page 16, Pat tries out apps for identifying plants. Eddie Jackson is the ever-pleasant Technology and Reporting Compliance Administrator for BSRI. Eddie maintains about 70 computers at the BSRI senior centers, administration offices, both thrift stores, and two senior nutrition sites. Eddie grew up on pristine St. Simons Island, Ga. He moved to Wilmington in 1965 and married his wife Bobbie in 1968. They have two daughters, a son and a grandson. He has lived in Southport for the past 10 years. Eddie has kindly added to the BSRI website two years of back issues of the Buzz. Find these links at www.bsrinc.org/brunswick-senior-buzz.html.

eptember may be the prettiest month in Brunswick County, with moderating heat, a warm ocean, and a little fall color. But in September, we also keep a weather eye out for hurricanes. Last year, Hurricane Florence brought fear and devastation to much of our area. We’re having a dry year and we hope that will continue. But if a storm approaches, be prepared. We have some prep suggestions for you on pages 12 and 13. Read about how to plan for your pets in a storm and get some tips on stocking the pantry in case you lose power. And we have a list of phone numbers and websites where you can find information about what’s open and where to get help should you need it. We have a lot of news in this issue, too. On pages 7 and 8, learn about new staff, interns, and programs. Check out special items from our new Shallotte thrift store on page 9. Keep up with the Senior Tar Heel Legislature and find some news for artists on page 10. This month’s book reviews on page 15 are all about local authors. Our favorite Master Gardener names his top picks for plant ID apps on page 16. On our back cover is a special antiques event Sept. 7 that benefits our Supply Center. Get out and enjoy September and find out what those special heirlooms are worth! Shelagh Clancy Editor, Brunswick Senior Buzz Buzz@bsrinc.org

Letter from Southport

Photo By Irene Dowdy

Brunswick County stays pretty green year round, but there are hallmarks of color that let us know it’s fall. Cover photographer Irene Dowdy spotted this Virginia creeper on the golf course at Brick Landing in Shallotte. “It happened to catch my eye on hole number 7,” she says.

Melissa Catlett, director of the Brunswick Center at Southport, joins musician Mike Haase of Mike’s garage band in encouraging an end to mass shootings.

Music to End Violence

appy September and welcome, fall! The Southport Center is always buzzing with activity and fall will bring even more our way. Music is always one of my favorite things to have here, for many different reasons. People connect through music and it seems to bring us all together. The live music scene is very popular throughout Brunswick County, with many options for going out to listen. You may have heard of a local band called Mike’s Garage Band. I certainly have, and feel quite fortunate that the band’s founder, Mike Haase, frequents the Southport center. Mike often stops by my office to play music he has written for me. It always makes my day better and puts a smile on my face.

Tuesday, August 5 was one of those days. He stopped by Assistant Director Jackie Knott’s office to play a tune for us on his phone, one that he had written. Listening to the words, I was speechless. It is called “Let’s All Stop the Violence,” and was the perfect song of peace right on the heels of the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio the prior weekend. The words are poignant and earnest, and what Jackie and I needed to hear. It was that moment when I realized I would like to share Mike’s words with you. So without further ado:

©Mike Haase Let’s all stop the violence The suffering and the pain Innocence is almost gone LETTER, continued on page 6

Letter from Southport

BSRI Thrift Stores

LETTER, continued on page 6

The world's going insane Now's the time to draw the line We won't take any more We’ve got to make the killings stop It's peace we must restore Let's all stop the violence Live like we did before Playing , laughing, and having fun The bad things we'd ignore Now we've got to watch ourselves No matter where we go Stand up and be counted Let’s make strong laws that show Let's all stop the violence Life is a precious thing One day it's just the news But then the doorbell rings Violence happens everywhere Big cities and small towns We must work together Don't let our families down

SHOP our BSRI thrift stores for the best selection! Two locations:

10001 Beach Dr. Calabash NEW! 5302 Main Street Shallotte DONATE your extra items to help senior programs and services in Brunswick County! For free pickup, call (910) 712-6458 VOLUNTEER at our thrift stores— it’s fun! Apply online at www.bsrinc.org/volunteers.html

Unfortunately, I do not have the answers, but I think Mike is onto something. Perhaps if we all make the effort to practice kindness in our daily lives, others will follow suit. Today seems like a great day to make that change. Maybe work on strengthening those things that connect us—things like family, friends, and community. Only love can conquer hate, so I will be sending my love out to you, in the hopes that you will pay it forward. Enjoy fall and the wonder it brings. Thanks for sharing your song with us, Mike. May peace be with all of you.

Melissa Catlett Director, Brunswick Center at Southport

Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of having a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone. ~Jim Fiebig

BSRI News

coal camps of West Virginia, my grandmother and her family had to make things stretch just to survive. I am so fortunate to have spent so much time with my grandmother.”

Sherry Lucero is the new case manager in Southport. She has a master's degree in social work and has been serving seniors, children, families, and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities for almost 20 years. “I enjoy working with seniors because they have such a rich and wonderful history,” Lucero says. “Many of them were out living and doing things that I read about in school. I love it when they are willing to share their stories with me.” Lucero spent a lot of time with her grandmother growing up and enjoyed listening to stories while learning skills and family traditions that had been passed on

through generations like sewing, gardening, and canning. “Growing up in poverty in the

Sherry previously worked as a social services director at a senior center in W.V. She recognizes that while the culture is different there, many of the issues and needs of seniors are very similar. “I would like to thank all of the staff and participants that I have met at all of the BSRI sites and facilities for making me feel so welcome. BSRI does so many great things for the seniors and families in our community. I feel privileged to be just a small part of it.”

BSRI News

I am a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. I majored in Public Health with concentrations in PreClinical and Community Health Education. I also earned minors in Biology and Nonprofit Management. I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant for five years, currently at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, and I love what I do. I’m interning at BSRI under Jennifer Sherman, Director of Case Management. One of my projects here at BSRI is a Homebound Wellness program. I created a survey for all Meals on Wheels recipients to gauge interest in different aspects of the program. One part of the program

will include a PhonePal, a volunteer who will call participants to check in and build social relations. Another part of the program is a library book system. Each senior center has a library of donated books. Many homebound participants have expressed interest in receiving books in their favorite genre. Our volunteers will disperse them through Meals on Wheels routes. The last piece of the Wellness program is physical activity. Some of the most popular exercise classes at BSRI will be recorded and uploaded for homebound clients to use. I will also create a printed

I am a senior at the University of North Carolina Wilmington majoring in Psychology and minoring in Theatre. I am interning through the SECU Public Fellows program and working under Jennifer Sherman, Director of Case Management. In my free time, I enjoy spending time at the beach and traveling when I can. I am so happy to be at BSRI this summer!

exercise guide for those without internet access or those who need adapted exercises. I am very excited to increase the social, mental, and physical health of Brunswick County seniors!

Listening to music provides many benefits. Studies show that music can help people with dementia recall memories, soothe agitation, and reduce the physical effects of stress. Music has other therapeutic benefits. Go to the Alive Inside website, www.aliveinside.us/#land, to read about music’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a sense of self to those who have dementia.

BSRI has Alive Inside All-In-One MP3 headphones available for participants to use at the five senior centers. The MP3 headphones have pre-loaded playlists that include favorites from the 40s and 50s, gospel, and show tunes.

Headphones are also available to participants of the BSRI’s Caregiver Support Groups and clients of the Family Caregiver Support Program.

On these All-in-One headphones, two people can listen to music at the same time just by plugging in a pair of earbuds to the headphones. You can share the experience with a friend or loved one while relaxing in our quiet areas.

Please take advantage of these MP3 headphones and enjoy the benefits of listening to music. See the front desk staff to check out a headphone. Each set is color-coded by the genre of the playlist; hit play, relax or dance, and repeat.

Thrift Store Throwback

These Thrift Store Finds Take Us Way Back By Mike McGurn Thrift Store Operations Manager

his month we feature a couple items that recently came into our new Shallotte Thrift Store. These are certain to take you way, way back to the early parts of the last century! Pictured at right are an antique cornhusker and a steamer trunk. They were both donated to us by a lady who used to have her own antique business. The cornhusker is in great shape and is available for $199. It’s a great example of primitive Americana and provides a glimpse of how farmers used to process their corn before bringing it to market. The steamer trunk is in good shape and is available for $99. It was made by Mendel Wardrobe in Cincinnati, Ohio and has a bit of an interesting story behind it. As was the practice at the time, the owner of the trunk painted their initials ( J.A.R.) and their home town ( Mauch Chunk, Pa.) on the trunk.

Thorpe's widow agreed to have him buried there if the town were renamed for her husband, and the rest is history.

We did a little research into the town of Mauch Chunk and discovered that it was founded in 1818 and is located in northeastern Pennsylvania. The name Mauch Chunk is from the Lenni Lenape Native American language and means “Mountain of the Sleeping Bear.” We also learned that Mauch Chunk was the birthplace of the famous Native American and Gold Medal Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe. In fact, in 1954 the town changed its name to Jim Thorpe, Pa. to honor its native son. Rumor has it that

These two items attest to the fact that you just never know what you’re going to find at BSRI's Thrift Stores in Calabash and now in Shallotte.

The grand opening at the new Shallotte store was a sweet success! Thank you to everyone who came out, and we hope to see you all again soon.

BSRI News

STHL Summer Meeting in Raleigh The Senior Tar Heel Legislature (STHL) met June 26 and 27 in Raleigh. Members listened to presentations of interest to older adults and interacted with experts in the field of aging. Speakers included Karen Brinson Bell, Executive Director of the N.C. State Board of Elections, who presented information about voting in North Carolina. Joyce Massey-Smith, Director of the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services, updated members on current legislation and activity at the General Assembly, as well as progress on the state’s Aging Plan. Bill Lamb, Executive Director with Friends of Residents in Long Term Care, shared information about his group’s efforts to increase the personal needs allowance for adult care home residents. Dr. Mary Anne Salmon, with UNC CARES, discussed the benefits of senior center participation for adults and the need for additional funding. Rebecca Freeman, with the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services, described the benefits of senior centers in combatting social isolation. Dr. Ed Rosenberg, a sociology professor at Appalachian State University, shared his thoughts about the field of aging and his impending retirement. The group also heard from Misty Piekaar-McWilliams, JD, an attorney with the Division of Aging and Adult Services, who shared information about critical legal documents and terms.

Audie Lowrimore is Brunswick County Delegate to the N.C. Senior Tar Heel Legislature.

Members of the STHL continue to advocate for the STHL’s top five priorities, which are: 1. Increase funding for North Carolina Home and Community Care Block Grant. 2. Maintain and increase funding for senior centers. 3. Increase funding for Project CARE (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty). 4. Strengthen and fund North Carolina’s Adult Protective Program (APS). 5. Improve staff-to-patient ratios in nursing homes. The North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature promotes citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues in the State by convening a forum modeled after the North Carolina General Assembly. For more information, please visit us on Facebook or go to www.ncsthl.org.

Healthy Bites

By Lydia Arnold, Student Intern September is Whole Grains Month. Whole grains are delicious and good for you! As we age, our risk for chronic disease increases. However, those who consume whole grains as a part of their diet reduce that risk. Why are whole grains better for us than refined grains? When grains are refined, dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins are removed. Eating whole grains is also a great way to boost your intake of calcium and magnesium. Examples of whole grains are oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice, and whole grain pastas. Here are some easy tips to help you consume the whole grains you need in your diet to achieve optimal health: 

Choose whole wheat crackers



for a snack.



Substitute quinoa for white rice.

Buy whole-grain pastas, breads, etc.



Try adding flaxseed to your morning oatmeal.

Hurricane Preparedness

By Shelagh Clancy and Holly Tate

urricanes and tropical storms may cause power outages and dangerous driving conditions. BSRI wants our participants, volunteers, and staff to be safe, so we will shut down during hazardous weather. Here’s how to find out what’s going on during a storm:

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can help you prepare for a weather emergency. FEMA’s free mobile app provides weather warnings and alerts and the location of shelters in the area. The app is available at the Google Play and Apple App Stores. Find more information at www.fema.gov/mobile-app. Disaster preparedness information is also available at www.ready.gov, the website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

BSRI’s mass notification system will blast emails or phone messages to all active participants, notifying you of closings. Sign up at your senior center. 

Check the BSRI Homepage at www.bsrinc.org.



Check local radio and television stations, especially WECT Channel 6 or FM radio station 102.7 GNI.



will deliver shelf-stable or frozen meals in advance when possible.

If you have trouble with health or transportation during severe winter weather, these may provide assistance: 

Emergency: 911



Brunswick County Office of Emergency Management: 910-253-5383 or www.brunswickes.com. Find information about shelter locations, evacuation routes, and updates.



www.bsrinc.org



Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC): 1-800842-5871 or 910-754-4391



BEMC Outage Reports: 1-800-682-5309



Atlantic Telephone: 910-754-4311



Local municipalities: http:// www.brunswickcountync.gov/ info/municipalities/

Check the WECT website list of business closures.

Meals on Wheels (MOW) participants will receive a notification as long as we have your phone number and you do not choose to unsubscribe. MOW clients may also check WECT or GNI or the BSRI website (www.bsrinc.org) for updates. If we expect bad weather, MOW

Hurricane Preparedness

By Holly Tate

hen you’re creating a personal hurricane preparedness plan, include your pets, too. After all, they’re family!

to microchip and enroll your pet in a recovery database. If you must evacuate, take your pet with you in a sturdy, safe, comfortable crate or carrier large enough for your pet to stand, turn around, and lie down. Take the kit as well as your pet’s bedding, toys, and any necessary sanitary supplies such as cat litter and litter box, newspapers, paper towels, and plastic trash bags.

FEMA suggests creating two pet emergency supply kits. In one, put everything your pet will need to shelter in place. The second kit should be a portable version you can take Photo by Holly Tate with you if you and your pet Dogs and cats were must leave. The kits should accepted at all three contain at least three days’ Daisy Tate readies for evacuation during Hurricane Brunswick County shelters Florence. Prepare in advance for your pet’s shelter and supply of your pet’s food and care during an emergency. during Florence, but at first water in an airtight, waterproof only one shelter was dog- and container. Include an extra supply cat-friendly, and the other two were designated a few days of your pet’s regular medicines. Add copies of your pet’s later. In case your pet is not allowed inside a public registration information and medical records such as a shelter, secure other lodging in advance. Other options rabies certificate in a waterproof envelope. are a boarding facility such as a kennel or veterinary hospital, or ask family or friends to host you and your pet. Your pet should wear a collar with their identification and rabies tag at all times. You may want

Verify pet policy n advance at pet-friendly hotels, including Best Western, Drury Inn, Hilton, Kimpton, Loews, Motel 6, Red Roof Inn, and others.

Volunteers

Stay Connected A volunteer story by Robert Burgess, BSRI Volunteer Rita and I moved to the Leland area nearly three years ago from Cincinnati, Ohio. Like others who retire to the Wilmington/Leland area, we feel very fortunate to be part of a community where we can take advantage of the varied social, cultural, and volunteer opportunities. While living in Cincinnati, Rita was a business management consultant and marketing manager. Her responsibilities included working closely with business clients to help improve their manufacturing processes and financial procedures. I was a self-employed sales engineer, specializing in technical sales related to the automotive, aerospace, and agricultural industries. During our working years, like many, finding the time to both work and volunteer always seemed to be a challenge. However, once retired, we both agreed that we would make the effort to become actively involved as community volunteers. Rita is currently volunteering at the Senior Center in Leland, working at the front desk as well as participating in various special projects. Rita also earned her Extension Master Gardener certification last year and is a volunteer and current board member with the New Hanover County Master Gardener Volunteer Association. I am a SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) volunteer, volunteering at the Leland Senior Center. SHIIP volunteers assist individuals new to Medicare and helps those who may have specific Medicare-related questions. Counseling offices are located at the Senior Resource Centers located throughout Brunswick County including Leland, Shallotte, Southport, Supply, and Calabash. I encourage anyone who needs help navigating Medicare to take full advantage of this program BSRI offers by calling (910) 754-2300 to make an appointment.

Rita and I genuinely value the opportunity to volunteer within Brunswick County through BSRI and encourage anyone interested in volunteering to explore the variety of possibilities. The people we meet through volunteering continually reminds us of our great community. Volunteering also allows us to continue using the skills learned during our working years. Additionally, volunteering keeps us connected to our community. Feel free to stop by the one of the BSRI senior centers to see how you may be able to lend a hand. See you around the neighborhood, Bob and Rita Burgess. Volunteers are currently needed in the following areas:  Meals on Wheels Supply area ( 10 am– 12pm) once a week. Shallotte Thrift Store - Flexible schedules and multiple different roles are available at this new store! Meals on Wheels substitute drivers in Leland, Shallotte, Calabash and Supply Apply online at www. Bsrinc.org or email spowell@bsrinc.org

Read All About it

rea authors conjure up stories or share true-life tales this month. Meet some interesting authors or learn about our area’s history by picking up one of these books by area seniors, either at your favorite local bookstore or at Brunswick County Libraries.

sealeafbooks@gmail.com (910) 622-1036

Coastal retiree Henry Hack’s police procedurals are based on his career in Nassau County, NY. The Marsh Mallows (2019) is fashioned after the unsolved Giglo Beach, Long Island serial killings. The novel opens with a rather shocking scenario involving dubious police actions prior to Detective Danny Boyland getting caught up in “the crime of the century… well, maybe the crime of the decade” with a scream in the dark. Moving from NY to NC’s Shallotte-Ocean Isle area, multiple bodies and a slowly-

tightening circle of suspects create suspense throughout. Characters are well-written and loose ends are tied up neatly for the reader. Nutshell Review: This book, fifth in a series, is an excellent stand-alone. N.C. native Larry Modlin shares stories as a deckhand on the MV Southport’s crossings to Fort Fisher. His 2018 Cape Fear Ferry Tales is laugh-outloud funny. From his youth in Eastern N.C. to his days pointing out sights such as the Brunswick Nuclear Plant, Sunny Point Military Ocean Terminal, the “long pier,” and the lighthouses as seen from the ferry, Mr. Modlin’s conversational style of writing charms and delights, especially the characters (passengers) who create a wake of their own. Nutshell Review: A light, easy-afternoon read, perfect with a cold brew or glass of iced tea during the dog days of summer.

LOCAL AUTHORS LOVE

Sea Leaf Book Services specializes in editing, design, and marketing for self-publishing authors.

www.sealeafbooks.com

By Donna Ruth Morgan

Brunswick County surgeon Thomas Kelso combines medical knowledge with military action in Fractured (2018). Imagine bones healing in days rather than months! Futuristic (yet intriguingly plausible) science mixes with special forces combat, corporate conspiracy and some awkwardly-inserted romance. Despite a bit of disconnect and a few anomalies in action, the plot holds together in this author’s first book. Nutshell Review: Poor editing distracted but was redeemed by the book’s North Carolina coastal flavor.

You can purchase the latest books for $1 or less at Friends of the Library used books sales while supporting our local libraries. FOL Southport & Oak Island’s used bookstore is open in Southport Realty at 727 N. Howe Street and has its monthly sale from 9 a/m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 28. Rourke Reading Room in Shallotte and the Leland and Southeast (Ocean Isle) branches offer you inside-the-library book sales during library hours.

In the Garden

By Pat Naughton The most common question Master Gardeners are asked is, “What is this plant?”

LEFT: “Picture This” is one of the apps that helps identify unfamiliar garden plants. It’s free for iPhone and Android; a subscription version is available too.

Plant identification is an art and science. The North Carolina State Extension Service offers a six-week course just on this topic.

I tried each of these on five plants in the botanical gardens. See the chart below for the results.

Fortunately, there are some free apps that Master Gardeners use to get an idea of what the plant is. I tried some of these out in the Master Gardener Botanical Gardens.

A favorite app among Master Gardeners that work in the gardens is “PictureThis.” The app is free but you can subscribe for less than $3 a month for better accuracy. It does allow ten free IDs. The app works by taking a picture or loading a previous picture, then moving the picture to a certain area of the plant such as a flower. “Plantnet” is free and does not have a premium subscription. It works much the same way but allows others around the world to comment and help you identify the plant. Start by selecting your country, then select a picture or take one. Next, select the part of the plant to focus on: leaf, flower, fruit, bark, habit, or other. It then provides a list and pictures of plants to compare to. It does not allow moving the picture or zooming in so it is best to edit the picture before loading it.

In general, all apps have some limitations. PictureThis identified two of the plants exactly and came close on the other three. The downside of this app is the limitation on free identifications. The other two apps may be a better option if you want to identify more than 10 plants. Another option is to bring a cutting of plant to the Brunswick County Extension office at 25 Referendum Dr., Bolivia.

“PlantSnap” allows 10 IDs per day free and has option for a premium subscription for unlimited IDs. It allows zooming in on a picture and sending the picture to be identified.

For more information about plant identification, visit https:// brunswick.ces.ncsu.edu/, where you can post a question and upload a picture of the plant via the „Ask an Expert‟ link.

PLANT Swamp Sunflower

PICTURETHIS Black Eyed Susan

PLANTNET Orange coneflower

PLANTSNAP Black Eyed Susan

Indian Blanket Flower Carolina Phlox

Yes

Downy phlox

Moss phlox

Blanket flower (very close) Yreka phlox

Purple Coneflower

Yes

Limelight Hydrangea

Wild hydrangea

Blacksamson echinacea Panicled hydrangea

Visit us at www.bsrinc.org

Yes Panicled hydrangea

Ash Senior Site Ash Senior Nutrition Site Activity Calendar

Calendar is subject to change Victoria Hine, Manager Waccamaw Community Building 5859 Waccamaw School Road, Ash, NC 29420 Call 910-754-2300 Ext. 1053 For Reservations Operating Hours: 9:30 am.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Lunch Served at noon

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

3 9:30 Puzzles 10:45 Exercises 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo 1:00 Puzzles

4 09:30 Puzzles 11:30 Exercises 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles Rummikub 12:45 Relaxation Exercises

5 9:30 Puzzles 10:45 Exercises 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo 01:00 Puzzles

10 09:30 Puzzles 10:45 Exercises 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles Rummikub

11 09:30 Puzzles 11:30 Exercises 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles Rummikub 12:45 Relaxation Exercises

12 9:30 Puzzles 10:45 Exercises 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo 01:00 Puzzles

17 09:30 Puzzles 10:45 Exercises 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles Rummikub

18 09:30 Puzzles 11:30 Exercises 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles Rummikub 12:45 Relaxation Exercises

19 9:30 Puzzles 10:45 Exercises 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo 01:00 Puzzles

24 9:30 Puzzles 10:45 Exercises 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles Rummikub

25 09:30 Puzzles 11:30 Exercises 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles Rummikub 12:45 Relaxation Exercises

26 9:30 Puzzles 10:45 Exercises 11:30 Stretch Time 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo 01:00 Puzzles

Photos by Vikki Hine

Who says it doesn't take several minds to put together a 1000-piece puzzle? Just ask Ruby Frink, Beverly Carte, Samuel Bowens, and Henry Carte.

Elfleta Carlyle, Norbit Carlyle, and Henry Carte enjoy relaxing and discussing current events taking place in Ash.

HOW TO HAVE A BEACH BODY 1. Have a body. 2. Go to the beach.

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

September 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 Sara at 910-363-0276 or sgoodwin@cityofbsl.org* Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

3 9:30-10:30am Clogging 6:30pm Line Dance Club

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

5 10am Mah Jong 8:30am-6pm Tryon Palace in New Bern 6pm All Levels Yoga

6 10am Qi Gong/Tai Chi 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 11:30-12:30pm FREE BP Testing 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Dominoes, Dice and Cards

9 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:15pm Guest Speaker: BSRI Nutritional Talk 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

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

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

12 10am Mah Jong 10:30-1:30pm Leland House Bingo and Lunch 6pm All Levels Yoga

13 10am Qi Gong/Tai Chi 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Ice Cream Birthday Social 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Dominoes, Dice and Cards

16 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

17 9:30-10:30am Clogging 6:30pm Line Dance Club

18 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Cards & Dice

19 10am Mah Jong 12pm Lunch Bunch: Farmhouse Kitchen in Leland 6pm All Levels Yoga

20 10am Qi Gong/Tai Chi 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Dominoes, Dice and Cards

23 10am Walking Class 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

24 9:30-10:30am Clogging 4pm The Office Meet & Greet 6:30pm Line Dance Club

25 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Cards & Dice

26 10am Mah Jong 11am Brown Bag and a Movie 6pm All Levels Yoga

27 10am Qi Gong/Tai Chi 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Dominoes, Dice and Cards

30 10am Walking Class 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

Concerts at the Lake

Community Center Closed

9/1 Jim Ferris Trio 9/8 Carolina Line Bluegrass 9/15 Cat 4 9/23 Maxwell Snyder 9/29 Parrot Party

All concerts are held at Spring Lake Park from 4pm-6pm and are FREE!!

Saturday, Sept. 14th Walk with a Doc Monthly Program 9:00am-10:00am **Hosted at BSL Community Center No Pre-Registration necessary**

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

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

Courtney Bledsoe, Director Holley Norris, Assistant Director

SEPTEMBER DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

DAILY “Drop In” Activities: Reading, Coffee w/Friends (8A), Fitness Room, Table Games (2P-4P), Coloring, and more! No Symbol = No Fee (Contributions always appreciated); $ = Fee Associated ; ^ = Requires Advanced Registration; * = New Offering/Time 7:45

Country Zumba $3

8:30

Meditation

9:00

TCF Chair Class $6

8:45

Zumba GOLD

Zumba GOLD- 8:15 SEATED 9:30 10:30 20/20/20 9:30 9:45

Country Zumba $3 Barre Beginner Barre $3 Chair Arthritis Beg.