April 2021 Brunswick Senior Buzz

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Brunswick Senior Buzz THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF BRUNSWICK SENIOR RESOURCES INC.

April 2021

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Contents

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CONTENTS

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Letter from Shallotte ................................. 5 BSRI News ......................................... 6-11, 31 Volunteer Award Winners ..................... 12 In the Garden ............................................. 14 Featured Volunteer at Calabash .......... 15 Healthy Bites .............................................. 16 Read All About It ....................................... 17 SHIIP .............................................................. 18 Puzzles ......................................................... 27 What’s for Lunch? ..................................... 35

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SENIOR SITE CALENDARS Ash .................................................................. 18 Boiling Spring Lakes ................................ 19 Calabash ....................................................... 20 Leland ........................................................... 22 Shallotte ....................................................... 24 Southport .................................................... 28 Supply ........................................................... 32

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Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. 3620 Express Dr., P.O. Box 2470, Shallotte, NC 28459

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(910) 754-2300

(910) 754-9269 Fax | Office Hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

· Jim Fish, President & CEO · Yvette Gosline, Chief Operating Officer · Jennifer Sherman, Vice President of Human Services · Melody Stephens, Director of Operations · Debra Marlowe, Organizational Development Coordinator · Sarah Powell, Volunteer Coordinator · Mallory Balice, Wellness Program Manager · Anita Langin, Accounting Technician · Eddie Jackson, IT and Compliance Technology · Derissa Gore, Case Management Support Specialist · Mike McGurn, Manager of Thrift Store Operations · Chauvet “Mel” Jackson, Operations Technician · Glen Hemingway, Assistant Operations Technician

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· Victoria Hine, Ash and Shallotte · Mary Green, Boiling Spring Lakes · Courtney Bledsoe, Calabash · Holley Norris, Calabash · René Tarquinio, Calabash · Ellen Kleinerman, Calabash · Carol Schotter, Calabash · Teresa Muchler-Nogli, Calabash · Doug Russell, Calabash · Veronica Lett-McGee, Leland · Penny Richards, Leland · Marilou Smith, Leland · Shelley Cooper, Leland · Sandy Porcaro, Leland · Janyce Jones, Leland · Pat Green, Leland · Teresa Nelson, Shallotte

i · Blair Stanley, Shallotte · Laura Collins, Shallotte · Jodi Young, Shallotte · Brett Baughman, Shallotte · Brenda Ambrose, Shallotte · Justin Josephon, Shallotte · Dana Greene, Shallotte · Beverly Bridgers, Southport · Melissa Catlett, Southport · Jackie Knott, Southport · Vaughn Hatley, Southport · Casey Freed, Southport · Sherrill Jolly, Southport · Marilyn Stevens, Southport · Kevin Whiteheart, Southport · Melissa Starr, Supply · Jillian Hardin, Supply · Gloria Pieczarka, Supply · Ilona Smith, Supply · Tikila Morgan, Supply · Sherry Confer, Supply

Financial informa on about this organiza on and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicita on Licensing Branch at 919‐814‐5400. The license is not an endorsement by the state.

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Contributors

A er re ring from leadership roles in engineering and IT at a major confec onary manufacturer, Beth Klahre and her husband Jeff relocated to North Carolina. Beth enjoys reading on the beach, learning to play the harp, and wri ng human‐interest stories. She lives in Southport with her husband and their dog, Betsy. On page 12, Beth interviews BSRI volunteers who earned a Governor’s Award.

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Joan Leo a has been playing with words on page and stage since her childhood in Pi sburgh. Her poetry and essays appear in many publica ons. Her four historical fic on novels feature strong women in mes of U.S. wars, and her poetry chapbook, Languid Lusciousness with Lemon, was recently released. Joan tells us about Calabash volunteer Tracey Neiman on page 15.

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 enjoyment with her four children and three grandchildren. On page 17, find Donna’s latest recommended reading.

Pat Naughton and his family moved from Richmond, Va. to Winding River Planta on in Brunswick County in 2017 a er Pat re red 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 14, Pat shows us how groundcovers can replace mulch for safety’s sake next to your house.

Ka e Crawford is a UNCW student intern with Mallory Balice working on nutri on and wellness. A senior, she is studying public health and has worked for the UNCW Hundley Health Educa on Center for the past three years. Ka e grew up in Raleigh with her parents and two brothers. She likes to walk with friends, spend me at the beach, and eat good food. Next year she will a end UNC Chapel Hill to earn a master’s in public health and become a registered die an. Read Ka e’s food story on page 16.

Bob Dye BSRI Thrift Stores Staff

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ob Dye started out with BSRI a few years ago delivering Meals on Wheels, then volunteered for the donation pickup crew at the Calabash Thrift Store. “When we opened the Shallotte store, we hired Bob to help with pickups for both stores,” says Thrift Store Operations Manager Mike McGurn. “Bob was a huge help to us when we renovated the Shallotte store, helping us clean, paint and rebuild displays.”

Last year Bob learned the cash register and backroom processing positions so he can substitute when staff is short. “This past week when we had an employee out sick at the last minute, on two consecutive days he covered the shifts at our Calabash store so the store didn't miss a beat. He is truly an invaluable employee for us and very deserving of this honor,” Mike says.

Bob is a retired teacher and taught both high school chemistry and theater in North Carolina.

He is a Shriner, likes to golf, and has the friendliest big poodle named Stella.

Bob grew up in New Haven, West Virginia. His first car was a Ford Fairlane and his first job was as a chemist. He is a former professional clown.

You might like to know that his favorite cookie is White Chocolate Caramel.

Letter from Shallotte

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Some Paths to Wellness

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ith the return of spring, we are getting outside and doing more activities like gardening, walking, biking etc.

Photo by Courtney Bledsoe

On the cover, volunteers Marie Zaranski, Andrea Weibel, Pat Nelson, and John Bodie help prepare meals in the kitchen at the Brunswick Center at Calabash. John Bodie, above, was recognized with a Governor’s Volunteer Service Award; see story on page 12. (We can admire their smiling faces because the photo was taken pre‐pandemic.)

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ EDITOR Shelagh Clancy buzz@bsrinc.org (910) 622-1036

World Health Day is April 7.

This is a day to think about our overall health and well-being.

Spring is perfect time to start thinking about our health and to get outside and get moving. We have been inside for a long time.

It’s time to get out and enjoy some activities and restart our own personal wellness programs.

Being well is not just being active and eating right. It is much more. It involves the whole body and mind. Everything we think do and act influences our wellness.

Our centers have been closed now for over a year. We have missed seeing you and I know that you have missed each other. This past year was a stressful year for all. Let us start World Health Day as a new day for us to work on our well-being.

Teresa Nelson, Director The Brunswick Center at Shallo e

Ways to Wellness We have virtual classes on Zoom and have had a few outside classes. We will begin to add more outside classes as we warm up and people want to come outside. We are also adding more virtual classes.

WELLNESS, con nued on page 6

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Melissa Catlett, Katie Crawford, Beth Klahre, Joan Leotta, Donna Ruth Morgan, Patrick Naughton, Teresa Nelson, René Tarquinio CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Courtney Bledsoe, Melissa Catlett, Jillian Hardin, Veronica Lett-McGee, Mike McGurn, Teresa Nelson, Holley Norris, Jennifer Sherman ADVERTISING SALES (910) 754-2300 Anita Langin alangin@bsrinc.org Shelagh Clancy buzz@bsrinc.org © 2020 Brunswick Senior Resources Inc. All rights reserved

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It’s a lovely day for outdoor Bingo at the Brunswick Center at Shallo e—with safety precau ons, of course. Find more outdoor classes in Shallo e on page 24, or visit www.bsrinc.org for a lis ng of outdoor and virtual classes.

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Letter from Shallotte / BSRI News

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WELLNESS, con nued from page 5

I want to encourage everyone to take a class via Zoom or come join our centers for an outside class. We offer outside line dancing, Geri-Fit, Tai Chi, and Bingo at the Shallotte Center and we will begin offering a Walk with Ease class soon. Some of the other centers will be offering outside classes in April.

I would like to encourage you to go to our website and look at our calendar of events. If you see something you would like to participate in outside, please call the center to sign up. If you want to participate in a Zoom class, sign up online by clicking the link on our calendar on our website.

Hopefully, we will be on our way to opening soon, but while we wait we can still work on our health and overall well-being by joining a class via Zoom or outside.

Add to your physical and emo onal wellness by par cipa ng in one of many outdoor classes at The Brunswick Center at Shallo e. Pictured at right are socially distanced line dancing, Geri‐fit, and tai chi.

Come on out, the weather’s fine!

BSRI Welcomes New Staff Brunswick Senior Resources recently added new staff members.

Penny Richards was hired as Case Management Assistant in February, working out of Leland.

Justin Josephson is the new Center Cook at Shallotte.

Welcome, Penny and Justin!

BSRI Oak Island Senior Site is Temporarily Closed The BSRI Oak Island Senior is temporarily closed and no reopening date is scheduled at this time. Check www.bsrinc.org for updates on the opening of the site.

www.bsrinc.org is your site for up-to-date information, classes, programs and services for older adults in Brunswick County.

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Excellent Centers Strut Their Stuff All five BSRI centers are certified as Centers of Excellence by the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services.

Centers of Excellence are heralded as providers of exemplary services and opportunities to our communities and act as mentors for other senior centers throughout the state. BSRI centers at Shallotte, Leland, and Southport are completing a five-year review to be completed at the end of March. At left, Veronica Lett-McGee, director of the Brunswick Center at Leland, displays a look inside the extensive center certification process, called SCOPE. For more info on SCOPE requirements, check out the DHHS website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/adultservices/senior-centers.

Senior Games and Silver Arts Goes Virtual

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meeting for participants only).

runswick County Gator Senior Games is going virtual for 2021. “Virtual” means you complete your sport on your own in your backyard or nearby park, then submit scores by a designated deadline.

SilverArts entries will be submitted at Leland Cultural Arts Center, judged, and displayed May 3 to 7 for limited numbers, socially distanced public viewing.

Performing artists will submit videos for judging. SilverArts awards ceremonies will also be held via Zoom.

2021 Virtual Brunswick County Gator Senior Games & SilverArts will include: 

Competition by age and gender. (SilverArts is not judged by age/gender.)

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Medals will be mailed to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

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Everyone who completes their activity and submits scores will qualify for N.C. State Finals.

The $15 entry fee includes unlimited athletic events, a tee shirt, and a goody bag.

See competitors from across the county via Zoom award

ceremonies (for participants only).

Enter by April 9 The deadline to enter is April 9.

The virtual event takes place April 28 to June 4.

“Virtual” means you complete your sport on your own— individually—(in your backyard or nearby park, then submit scores by a designated deadline. Awards will be announced via email & athletes invited to attend awards ceremonies via Zoom (online

Drive Through to Enter There will be a drive-through entry packet pick-up and onsite sign-up (for onsite sign-up, cash/check only): 

March 22: 11 am -12:30 pm/ Brunswick Center at Leland

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March 29: 11 am -12 pm/ Brunswick Center at Calabash

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April 5: 11 am -12:30 pm/ Brunswick Center at Southport

Please visit bcparks.recdesk.com for more information or to register, or call (910) 253-2670.

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BSRI News

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Calabash Thrift Store History Detectives Return Photo of Navy Veteran to Son

By Mike McGurn Thrift Store Operations Manager

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everal months ago, back in the fall, the Calabash Thrift Store received a donation that included a picture of a very young and handsome sailor in his Navy uniform. When thrift store employee Michelle Stewart saw the photo, she thought the sailor looked familiar.

She looked on the back and saw a name and address that confirmed her suspicion.

The sailor’s name was Irv Fenner, whom Michelle knew as Mr. Irv. He was the neighbor of her friend and Calabash Thrift Store volunteer Marianne Kubacki. Michelle had met Mr. Irv about four years earlier when her granddaughter used to walk his dog for him. She met him again a couple years later at physical therapy, and they had a nice conversation about their dogs and how much they loved taking them for walks.

Michelle felt compelled to try to return the photo to Irv’s family. She called Marianne to find out what had become of Irv and found that he had gone to live with his son in South Carolina about a year earlier and had passed. Michelle searched on Facebook and Google and was able to find Irv’s obituary which said he was buried in Lexington, South

Carolina. A further search revealed there were two Paul Fenners living in Lexington—but which one was Mr. Irv’s son?

Michelle contacted Marianne, who had been asking around the neighborhood for info. Luckily, Marianne found a lead and was able to come up with a phone number for Irv’s son, Paul. Michelle called him, introduced herself, and explained the situation. Paul was very grateful, thanked her for her efforts, and gave her his address so she could send him the photo.

Above: BSRI Volunteer Marianne Kubacki and BSRI Thri Store employee Michelle Stewart sleuthed away un l they found the proper home for the photo below. The photo is of former neighbor Irv Fenner, now deceased.

Great job by our resident Calabash Thrift Store History Dectectives Michelle and Marianne! Keep up the good work! You can be sure that there’s another mystery to solve right around the corner, and our volunteers and employees will work hard and enjoy the challenge of solving it.

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Shop BSRI Thrift Stores!

Medication Event Brings OTC Meds Home A mobile pharmacy event at the Navassa Community Center distributed over-the-counter medications in March.

SHOP our BSRI thrift stores for the best selection! Two locations: 10001 Beach Dr. Calabash 5302 Main Street Shallotte

SHOP ONLINE: www.bsrincthrift.org 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

BSRI staff participated in the event which drew more than 200 Brunswick County residents. Sponsors included NC MedAssist, Wilmington Health, and Humana.

Volunteers handed out common medications like pain and cold relievers, vitamins, eye drops, and hygiene supplies. Marilou Smith, BSRI Prescription Assistance Program Coordinator (shown above), helped as a volunteer and also spread the news about BSRI and SHIIP (the State Health Insurance Information Program).

Patient Assistance at BSRI BSRI’s Patient Assistance Program helps Brunswick County seniors receive medication at a discounted rate or free. The Patient Assistance Program was designed by pharmaceutical companies to help provide resources for the insured and uninsured to receive medications at a discounted rate, or even free.

To find out more about available help with medications, contact Prescription Assistance Coordinator/ SHIIP Co-Coordinator Marilou Smith at (910) 754-6559 or msmith@bsrinc.org.

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BSRI News

APRIL 2021

COVID Vaccines Come to The Brunswick Center at Shallotte The March COVID Vaccine Clinic at The Brunswick Center at Shallotte was a great success. BSRI would like to thank the staff of Commwell Health in Shallotte for making it possible.

Thomas Academy Accepts T Rex Thomas Academy Charter School Principal George Ward accepts a model T Rex from friends at Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. (BSRI).

Dean Francisco, Assistant Director Jackie Knott, and Director Melissa Catlett delivered the unique art project, created by Jackie’s son with the hope of providing inspiration to at least one student's learning journey. “Based on student reaction as T Rex was carried into the school, he has already done that,” said Ward. See story on page 28.

Thrift Stores Set for Spring BSRI Thrift Stores are ringing in spring with Spring Changeovers at the Shallotte (photo, left) and Calabash stores. The stores are re-stocked with the latest spring and summer fashions and accessories. Stop in soon to check out the new inventory and get the best selection!

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Brunswick County Recovers from Tornado

By Shelagh Clancy

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n Feb. 16, an EF-3 tornado tore through Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach, killing three and leaving a trail of destruction for 22 miles. At least 60 homes were damaged, and some were reduced to rubble.

Agencies and individuals from all over Brunswick County immediately jumped in to help. Jeff Gibby of Brunswick County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters) coordinated volunteers. VOAD helps in disasters such as the tornado, helping residents connect to organizations and services that provide assistance.

Top three photos courtesy Brunswick County VOAD

A : VOAD volunteers help repair damage from the Feb. 16 tornado. For more informa on on VOAD, call (910) 754‐7979.

VOAD received 100 requests for assistance and helped by cutting up trees with chain saws, clearing yard debris, covering damaged homes with tarps, and with critical home repairs. More than 300 volunteers came out to help clean up after the tornado.

Monetary dona ons to assist vic ms of the tornado may be made to:

BSRI Lead Case Manager/SHIIP Coordinator René Tarquinio helped out following the storm, providing information on resources.

Recovery Efforts from CRCI Brunswick Christian Recovery Center, Inc. (CRCI) has a landscaping crew, a catering crew, a maintenance and landscaping trade school, as well as a cleaning crew that serves all five BSRI senior centers. The landscaping crew cut downed trees and hauled debris to a dump site, while the catering crew provided three meals for three days to volunteers, homeowners, and other agencies involved. The crews worked in the damaged areas for two weeks.

“It was a beautiful thing for our program participants to get a genuine picture of what it looked like to be a productive member of society. It took the disaster of a tornado, and turned it into an opportunity to allow men and women in recovery from substance abuse to get a genuine feeling of what it's like to make a difference,” said CRCI CEO Josh Torbich.

For more information about CRCI, call (980) 333-9186.

Brunswick VOAD c/o United Way 5919 Oleander Drive, Suite 115 Wilmington, NC 28403 Photos courtesy Brunswick CRCI

A : The CRCI catering crew prepared meals for volunteers, homeowners, and other agencies.

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Volunteer Award

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BSRI Volunteers Honored with Governor’s Award

By Beth A. Klahre

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Each year the Office of the Governor of North Carolina recognizes the state’s most dedicated volunteers. Since 1979, the award has been bestowed on North Carolinians who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors by volunteering in their local community.

Only 10 volunteers nominated from each county can win the award.

To qualify, nominees must engage in volunteer activities for a minimum of one year in North Carolina and benefit a community or communities in the state in a substantial, important, or unique way. Award selections are based on the nominee’s commitment of time, accomplishments, community impact, and enhancement of the lives of others.

Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. is proud and grateful that our volunteers John Bodie, Eunice Diehl, and Sherry Ross have merited the Governor’s Award. These are their amazing volunteer stories.

John Bodie The world needs more people like John Bodie. John is a hard-working, committed, and selfless individual.

Photo by Courtney Bledsoe

his year, three Brunswick County residents from Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. have been recognized with a prestigious award: the Governor’s the Volunteer Service Award.

John Bodie was honored with the Governor’s the Volunteer Service Award for his faithful service at The Brunswick Center at Calabash.

He formerly volunteered in the kitchen at The Brunswick Center at Calabash five days a week, often arriving early and staying late. John took care of everyone around him, including fellow volunteers, center participants, and even the staff. John wants everyone to feel loved and appreciated and asks for nothing in return.

Courtney Bledsoe, director at The Brunswick Center at Calabash, is very proud of John. "When considering nominees for the

Governor's Volunteer Award, John was one of the first volunteers that came to mind. Our staff and volunteers feel fortunate to serve alongside John and are so happy to see his efforts recognized in this special way. John would do anything for anyone and he does it with a smile on his face,” Bledsoe says.

Eunice Diehl Eunice has been a volunteer in Mooresville and Shallotte since 2007, and a faithful volunteer for the

past two years at The Brunswick Center at Shallotte. Eunice assists the case management team with data entry, disaster preparedness, and disaster recovery, and is a caregiver group facilitator.

She also serves on the homedelivered meal program, congregate meal program, and senior center recreation, and assists the volunteer coordinator. Eunice is a rare jewel who serves the community by improving the well-being of the older adults in Brunswick County without expecting anything in return.

Theresa Nelson, director at The Brunswick Center at Shallotte says, “Eunice is such a wonderful person. This award is very exciting for her!”

Eunice was both surprised and honored when she learned of her award. “I volunteer because I want to be involved in the community. I always wanted to give back. I feel good about doing a good job and always feel respected and appreciated. Volunteering gives me purpose.”

Volunteer Award Photo by Jennifer Sherman

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Eunice Diehl is a essen al volunteer at The Brunswick Center at Shallo e and a recipient of this year’s Governor’s Volunteer Service Award.

with pockets to carry personal necessities. She takes the lead in organizing the annual yard sale and craft bazaar.

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Melissa Catlett, director at The Brunswick Center at Southport, says, “Sherry’s dedication and devotion to our center and the people who attend is incredible. Since the pandemic, she has been making masks for all of us. During the holidays, each of our Meals on Wheels participants received one of her masks.

Sherry also made bears and bunnies for our homebound.

We are beyond fortunate to have her in our Brunswick Center at Southport.”

When Sherry is not volunteering, she loves spending time with her husband and her daughter and family who all live in Southport. Sherry frequently travels to Pennsylvania to spend time with her two sons and their families. Her grandchildren are the apple of her eye.

Congratulations to all of our Brunswick County award winners!

You are indeed very special people.

Photo by Melissa Catle

Eunice, who recently moved, wants everyone to know that serving at The Brunswick Center at Shallotte was “a truly great experience.” She will definitely be missed by all.

Sherry Ross Sherry is a dynamo at The Brunswick Center at Southport. She volunteers as front desk receptionist two days every week, teaches weekly quilting and sewing classes, and leads a volunteer group of crafters who make items to sell at the fall craft bazaar. Sherry established the “Woobie Warriors,” a volunteer group which makes weighted blankets for veterans and children with autism and covers for walkers

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Sherry Ross sews up a storm at The Brunswick Center at Southport, and her dedica on was rewarded this year by the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award.

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In the Garden

APRIL 2021

Plant Native Groundcovers for Fire Safety

By Pat Naughton

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resh mulch looks great in a landscape. But it’s a lot of effort toting bags and spreading it, and woodchip mulch is flammable. Fire-wise communities discourage the use of mulch adjacent to homes.

will produce a carpet of flowers from April to May. To promote a second rebloom, shear the plant back after it blooms. It is semi-evergreen and may lose foliage in a harsh winter.

Use with Caution Creeping Liriope (Liriope spicata) is not native and is very invasive. If not contained it will spread into the adjacent lawn. To control the spread of this variety, surround the bed with edging that is 18 inches deep. A better variety is Liriope muscari, which does not spread. It forms clumps until well established several years after planting.

Groundcovers may be used instead, and they’re low maintenance and have low flammability. These native groundcovers are a good alternative to mulch.

Groundcovers for Sun Creeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis) is quite common in this area. It does well in sandy soil. It is drought tolerant and relatively salt tolerant. It can grow to a height of 18 inches and 10 feet wide. This evergreen is a good groundcover for a slope or rock garden.

Moss phlox (Phlox subulata) is moderately drought tolerant. It will grow to 6 inches tall. Moss phlox

prefers soil with little organic matter that drains well. This plant is typically propagated from seed indoors. After threat of frost has passed, it can be transplanted after three true leaves have developed.

Groundcovers for Shade Green and Gold (Chrysogonum virginianum) grows to a height of 2 inches and a width of 18 inches. It produces a carpet of yellow flowers that bloom from spring to summer.

This plant is easily grown in average, medium-moisture, welldrained soils in part shade to full shade. This evergreen groundcover is well-suited for a woodland garden.

Pussytoes (Antennaria plantaginifolia) does well in partial shade to full sun. It grows to 8 inches tall and 2 feet wide. The lush carpets of green leaves are followed by blooms of little “cat paw” flowers from March to May. Pussytoes

To see example of groundcovers, visit the Brunswick Botanical Garden behind the Brunswick County Cooperative Extension offices. More information on groundcovers can be found in the N.C. Extension publication Groundcovers Recommended for Coastal Southeast Landscapes.

Photos are from the N.C. Extension Plant Toolbox.

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Valued Volunteer

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One Valuable Volunteer for Calabash Lunch

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unch at the Brunswick County Senior Resource Center at Calabash, was, before COVID-19, a time to nourish body and soul. In addition to enjoying a nutritious meal and the company of other seniors, these congregate mealtimes were a time for volunteers to enjoy company as well.

Volunteer Tracey Nieman worked at the center before the pandemic closures and keeps working as a way to serve the community.

“Before COVID-19, I was able to laugh and have great conversations with the congregate seniors, hearing all of their stories. I really loved the relationship I had with most of them because I lost my grandmother when I was 14 years old. She was my best friend.”

Ocean Isle Arrival Nieman moved to Ocean Isle Beach from Allentown, Pennsylvania in fall of 2018, and started volunteering that December.

“I decided to volunteer because I love helping seniors out. When I lived in Pennsylvania, I had many years of working with seniors in an assisted living place. So after moving here, when I heard about this position, I was excited and happy that they had a position open for server and kitchen staff.”

Eventually she was upped to volunteering three days a week. “I actually didn't prepare any meals as I am not the cook. I did, however, help with the Meals on Wheels, packing cold packs and getting the warm meals together in plates and in their

Photo by Courtney Bledsoe

Tracey Nieman works at the Oliver Tray preparing the hot meals to be sent out from the Brunswick Center at Calabash for the Meals on Wheels program. Neiman loves working with area seniors, center staff, and her fellow volunteers.

bags.” That experience packing meals became the focus of her work once COVID-19 closures began.

Even though she misses talking with the seniors, she loves knowing that her work is serving them. “The best thing about volunteering at the center is meeting all of the awesome people, the other volunteers and the seniors. We volunteers work so well together as a team and have a blast doing it. I miss the seniors. But I know that one day we will get back to it.”

Most of her work now involves a machine called an Oliver Tray that seals up the hot meals for delivery to seniors. “I have a fun time with that

one,” she says.

Out of Her Shell Neiman says that there has been another benefit to volunteering: The work she has done has transformed her as well, from a quiet shy person to someone who is more outgoing.

“Through this program I have come out of my shell, and for that I cannot be grateful enough. I want to thank everyone who has given me a chance to show what I can do and help out. I am thankful for this awesome opportunity.”

BSRI and we seniors who live in Brunswick County are grateful for you, Tracey Nieman!

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Healthy Bites

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FOOD ITEM OF THE MONTH Raisins April 30 is national Raisin Day. Raisins are grapes that have been dried in the sun or a food dehydrator. Since they are a dried fruit, they taste sweet but have a hint of tartness. They are beneficial to health when eaten in moderation. Health benefits of raisins include:  

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High levels of fiber, which can aid in digestion High levels of iron, which contributes to cardiovascular health

A quick meal of eggs scrambled with tomatoes, then seasoned with some salt, is easy and delicious. Eat as it is, or serve it over rice with li le soy sauce, as the Chinese do.

Tomayto, Tomahto

High levels of calcium, which can keep your bones and teeth strong

By Katie Crawford

Full of antioxidants

Did you know that tomatoes are actually fruits even though they are usually prepared and eaten as vegetables? They are seed-bearing and develop from the ovary of the plant which categorizes them as fruits. Actually, the term “fruit” applies to any vegetable with seeds.

In nutrition, “fruit” means sweet and fleshy fruits, and “vegetable” is a term used for wider variety of plant parts that are not so high in fructose.

Use raisins as a salad topping, mixed into oatmeal or granola, added to yogurt, or even as a stand-alone snack.

Nutrition facts: Per 1 oz: 85 calories, total fat: 0.1g, sodium: 3.1mg, potassium: 212mg, total carbohydrates: 22g (dietary fiber: 1.1g, sugars: 17g), protein: 0.9mg

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Tomatoes are a good source of fiber and have high levels of vitamin C, potassium, and folate.

Grow your own tomatoes If you’re looking to grow your own tomatoes, now’s your chance!

They typically need three months of warm summer weather to produce a great harvest so now’s the time to get planting. You can buy tomato seeds almost anywhere, or buy plants that are already started. Tomatoes need direct light and regular water to produce the best quality.

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April Showers Bring a Perfect Time to Read

By Donna Ruth Morgan

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pril brings warmer weather to Brunswick County and we’re all happy to enjoy the fresh air. On a rainy day, peruse one of these interesting books.

This reviewer’s teenaged granddaughter and her circle avidly followed the fantasy series The Inheritance, so on their recommendations I tried Chris Paolini’s 2020 adult offering: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. In a massive eight-hundred-plus-page science fiction saga, extra-terrestrial species, alien worlds, and imaginative biology and weaponry swirl around a “chosen one” female protagonist. Nutshell review: This epic tale requires a level of engagement that might discourage casual readers of the genre.

The Cancer Code: A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery (2020) is an innovative view of the “seeds” (genetic materials that cause cancer) and the “soil” (human physiology) that enables them to grow. Jason Fung sees viewing cancer as an unbeatable foreign invader is a mistaken focus, which he challenges with proposals of changing cellular health. Nutshell review: Physician-author believes diet and lifestyle are the driving factors behind cancer and offers ways to take control of each.

Ruth Ware uses a familiar formula in One by One (2020): a locked-room mystery in an isolated location, peopled with an interesting group of characters … and murder. A posh French Alps chalet becomes snowbound after an avalanche, trapping its privileged team-building clients in a web of tension and suspicions.

An immersive setting and constantly-shifting plot will leave readers shivering. Nutshell review: Perfect for amateur sleuths who enjoy a chilling whodunit.

Greenlights (2020) is a look at fifty years of life challenges.

Matthew McConaughey constantly keeps his eyes open for the next opportunity while navigating the highs and lows of a busy career in the public spotlight. He has a folksy, engaging writing style that helps overcome some red lights: self-centeredness, disjointed rambling, and too-careful political correctness. Nutshell review: Adolescent journal entries, bumper sticker slogans, and photographs enhance this uplifting memoir.

The Unwilling (2021) is a horror story set in Vietnam-era North Carolina. John Hart’s coming-of-age family drama is thematically married to a horrific crime novel through an intricate exploration of brotherhood— virtuous and venal. The levels of violence and gore are a bit daunting but plenty of edge-of-the-seat action propels the thrilling narrative.

Nutshell review: An award-winning master draws his audience into flawed, believable characters’ struggle between good and evil.

Brunswick County Library branches have reopened with limited hours and services, and curbside pickup is available. For more information, contact your library branch or go to www.brunswickcountync.gov/library.

April hath put a spirit of youth in everything. ~William Shakespeare

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Ash Senior Nutrition Site Activity Calendar

Calendar is subject to change Teresa Nelson Director Waccamaw Community Building 5859 Waccamaw School Road, Ash, NC 29420 Call 910-754-7636 For Reservations Operating Hours: 9:30 am.-1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Lunch Served at noon

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

Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States.

Alcohol addiction and excessive alcohol misuse affects people of all ages, gender and ethnicities.

If you or someone you know and love is a Medicare beneficiary, help is available.

Medicare covers an annual screening for all beneficiaries.

For those who screen positive, Medicare covers up to four counseling interventions per year.

For more information, contact René Tarquinio at (910) 754-6224.

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month

The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year. ~Mark Twain

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Boiling Spring Lakes Senior Site

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

April 2021

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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

*For more info call or email Sara at 910-363-0276 or sgoodwin@cityofbsl.org* **Schedule is Subject to Change**

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10050 Beach Dr. SW Calabash, NC 28467 910-754-7427

The Brunswick Center at Calabash Courtney Bledsoe, Director Holley Norris, Assistant Director

APRIL 2021 Staff on Site: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

WEEKLY ZOOM PROGRAMS

• Chair Soma c Yoga with Sara • Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:15

• Barre with Dorothy • Fridays at 9:00

• Barlatchi with Dorothy • Saturdays at 9:00

OUTDOOR PROGRAMS **Reserva on required—please call (910) 754‐7427**

• 20/20/20 with Kerry • Mondays at 9:00 Thursdays at 10:30

• Tai Chi with Dean • Mondays at 1:00

• Zumba GOLD with Kathy • Tuesdays at 9:00

• Dulcimers with Mike • Tuesdays at 2:00

• Cra s with Mary • Wednesdays at 2:00

• Gentle Yoga with Michele • Thursdays at 12:30

• Caregiver Support Group • 2nd Wednesday (April 14th) at 2:00

• Tech Help with Susan • April 16th at 2:00

Offerings are subject to change. We encourage you to REGULARLY check our calendar that is conveniently updated in real time at: https://bsrinc.org/virtual-programming/

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The Brunswick Center at Calabash

10050 Beach Dr. SW Calabash, NC 28467 910-754-7427

Courtney Bledsoe, Director Holley Norris, Assistant Director

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ Staff on Site: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

Carol & Doug (right) featured during the Valentine Edition of “Cooking with Doug”. He made a Veggie Pasta with garlic sauce, a rustic salad, and a low-cal berry & chocolate parfait! Mark your calendars for April 22nd at 10:30. Shrimp Scampi & a pecan dessert are on the menu!

Ellen (above) is always styling, especially for Curbside Lunch Pickup!

Betty Allen (left) making papier-mâché bowls during Crafts with Mary.

Wednesdays at 2:00 PM!

ATTENTION READERS! Two of Calabash’s participants have written books. All can be found on Amazon.

• It’s In My Genes by Kathy Gillcrist • • Remember Me by Buddy Worrell • • A Final Broadside by Buddy Worrell • • The Barrier Island Chronicles by Buddy Worrell •

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BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ 121 Town Hall Drive NE Leland, NC 28451 910-754-7701

The Brunswick Center at Leland ~An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Veronica Lett-McGee, Director

APRIL 2021 Center Hours CLOSED to PUBLIC

Leland Center Updates!

Stay in the Know!

Are you signed up to receive our Regroup Mass No fica ons? Want to stay informed on classes, ac vi es, and community resources? Make sure we have your correct contact informa on. Email us at Lelandgeneral@bsrinc.org OR leave us a voicemail at (910) 754‐7701.

Outdoor Ac vi es

We’re thrilled to be back in the “Spring” of things, at least outdoors!

We were so glad to have you at our Parking Lot BINGO, Walk With Me, Talk With Me, and our special St. Pa y’s Ac vity Day featuring a concert with Hired Hands Band!

We’re excited to offer more Pain ng Classes, and the return to Line Dancing on Wednesdays at the Leland Founders Park!

All ac vi es are weather‐dependent and there are no rain dates. Stay tuned to Regroup updates as our schedules may shi un l we get back into a groove!

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The Brunswick Center at Leland

121 Town Hall Drive NE Leland, NC 28451 910-754-7701

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

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ Center Hours Closed to Public

Are you interested in Par cipa ng in...

Zoom Trees? Phone Calls? Pen Pals?

We have Friendly Phone Pals ready to Chat! Contact us at LelandGeneral@bsrinc.org or call us at (910) 754‐7701. 

Special Thanks to Ms. Bobbie & Nancy!

These two have been hard at work crea ng favors each month to brighten the day for our homebound meal recipients!

Virtual Programming!

Don’t forget that ALL senior par cipants can access classes from ANY BSRI senior center! Check us out at bsrinc.org/ virtual‐programming, on Facebook, or YouTube.

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The Brunswick Center at Shallotte

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

3620 Express Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 910-754-2300 1002

—An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence— Teresa Nelson, Center Director Blair Stanley, Assistant Director

APRIL 2021

Center Hours: Wednesday Mon., Tues., 7:00am Thurs., Friday 4:00pm 7:00am - 3:00pm

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

Poetry Corner Everyday Heroes

150 Minutes per Week

Here's to the everyday heroes, The volunteers who do what they can, To ease the suffering of others, And be of service to their fellow man.

May they know the true sa sfac on That comes from helping others Less fortunate than themselves, But no less their sisters and brothers.

May they feel the gra tude in our hearts For all of the good that they've done.

The apprecia on that we all feel for them Is truly second to none.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and

Preven on (CDC), you should get a minimum of 150 minutes of physical ac vity each week. That may seem like a daun ng number, but if you break it down, it comes out to an easy 30 minutes a day over 5 days each week.

It’s important to stay ac ve, especially when a big chunk of your day may be spent si ng at a desk (or kitchen table…or couch…). Besides keeping fit, regular physical ac vity can benefit you in a bunch of ways, including:

improving brain health maintaining or losing weight strengthening muscles boos ng your immune system

Here are some easy ways to stay ac ve while staying home: 

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Find a walking buddy to keep you accountable. It’s much easier to s ck to it if you’re not alone.

If it’s raining, walk laps inside your house.

Get connected in a Zoom exercise class.

Turn up the music and dance in the living room.

Unleash your inner green thumb and plant a garden. Whether you decide to plant flowers or food, tending to your garden takes a lot of physical effort.

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If you have stairs, do few sets of going up and down the stairs every few hours.

Make a list of 10 small chores to do each day and do one each hour (wipe counters, wash windows, dust, vacuum, sweep, mop, etc.).

Put things that you use regularly where you have to get up to get them.

If you find yourself si ng at a computer for long periods of me, consider a stand‐up desk.

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3620 Express Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 910-754-2300 1002

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte —An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence— Teresa Nelson, Center Director Blair Stanley, Assistant Director

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Center Hours: Wednesday Mon., Tues., 7:00am Thurs., Friday 4:00pm 7:00am - 3:00pm

Thank you, Volunteers!

We currently serve alongside some very special men and women who donate hours of their me each week to make sure the seniors of Brunswick County are fed and have the supplies they need to remain healthy and safe.

We have been so impressed over the years at how selfless our volunteers are. We have been blessed beyond measure by each of you and are so thankful for you. We truly could not do what we do without a solid team on the field.

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3620 Express Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 910-754-2300 1002

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte

—An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence— Teresa Nelson, Center Director Blair Stanley, Assistant Director

APRIL 2021

Center Hours: Wednesday Mon., Tues., 7:00am Thurs., Friday 4:00pm 7:00am - 3:00pm

APRIL 2021

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: IN THE GARDEN

ACROSS 1. Great divide 6. World's oldest na onal broadcaster 9. Pasturelands 13. Chinese fruit 14. #9 Across, sing.

15. Clemency 16. One in adver sing 17. "____ the land of the free ..."

18. Characteris c of birds 19. *Ongoing job in the garden 21. *Without synthe c fer lizers 23. 2nd tallest bird 24. Theatrical produc on 25. Curiosity killed it?

28. Addi onally 30. Capital of Poland 35. Passage into a mine 37. Prefix in levorotary 39. Mid‐century modern, e.g.

40. Toothy wheel 41. *Some are heirlooms 43. Make like a cat 44. Erasable programma‐ ble read only memory 46. Stanislavski's rifle, e.g.

47. Unwanted corre‐ spondence 48. Mo onless 50. Catch‐22 52. "Are you sure?" in a text 53. Freight horse cart 55. Opposite of don'ts 57. *6 or more hours of sunshine 61. *Radicchio or frisée 65. On foot 66. Nega ve vote 68. 2020 NFL MVP 69. Morrison's "The ____" 70. Hockey great Bobby 71. Respectable and quiet 72. Sports award 73. Affirma ve response

Puzzles 74. Infernos

DOWN 1. Old bathtub foot 2. Opposite of seek 3. Ne plus ultra 4. *Opposite of #57 Across 5. Minimum, pl.

6. Influencer's journal 7. *S nging pollinator 8. Holiday song 9. Bulgarian money 10. Julia Roberts' Acade‐ my Award‐winning role 11. Popular smoothie ber‐ ry 12. Update an iPod 15. Inhabitant of Hungary 20. Nothing, pl.

22. Like sashimi 24. Lack of money 25. *Tomato supports 26. Highly skilled 27. Miss America's head‐ dress 29. Slowly leak 31. Moves at the gym 32. Monument to Buddha 33. Orderly arrangement 34. *Wiggly plowers 36. Faster than a walk 38. *Some plants and flowers emit a good one 42. *Type of digger 45. Centers, old‐fashioned 49. French vineyard 51. *Last of 3 numbers on a bag of fer lizer 54. Be a pest 56. Washington, e.g.

57. Grow dim 58. Extraterrestrials' rides 59. Pilot's stunt 60. Type of parrot 61. "Musical" constella‐ on 62. Russian mountain chain 63. *Type of garden hose that saves space 64. Goes with "odds" 67. Am is to I as ____ is to we

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The Brunswick Center at Southport ~An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Melissa Catlett, Director Jackie Knott, Assistant Director

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

APRIL 2021

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

A New Home for T-Rex Left to right: Melissa, Jackie, Casey and Dean head out with a loaded van!

Casey and Dean are ready for the road trip to the school in Lake Waccamaw.

Principal Ward holding T-Rex

On Feb. 25, four staff members of the Southport Center went on a journey to the Boys and Girls Home of N.C. at Lake Waccamaw. The mission? To deliver an amazing Tyrannosaurus Rex, handcreated by William Knott, the son of Jackie Knott, Southport Assistant Director.

William donated the T-Rex to the center, in hopes that the center would find a good home for it within a school setting. Jackie did some research and decided on the Thomas Academy–N.C. Charter School on the campus of the Boys and Girls Home.

Participants of the Southport Center donated school supplies, clothing, paper products, personal hygiene needs, and much more. The students and Principal George Ward were excited about the donations and happy to learn about Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. We have more projects planned in the future with these amazing people!

The van got a few stares on the highway with T-Rex peeping out the back window

Thank you to these amazing students for carrying in all of the donations.

T-Rex in his new classroom home

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The Brunswick Center at Southport

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

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

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

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

Joining our Online Classes is as Easy as 1-2-3

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Go to www.bsrinc.org .

Scroll Down the page un l you see the icon on the right that says “Virtual Programs.”

We now have a growing series of exercise videos on our YouTube channel. If you missed a class or just want to check out a program, click on the Youtube logo below. It is chock full of videos in areas of exercise, health and wellness, crafts, recipes, and other fun topics!

And Don’t Forget our Facebook Page!

Click Here

SOUTHPORT VIRTUAL OFFERINGS

Yoga for Healthy Bones with Kevin– Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays @ 9am– Click HERE to join

Chair Yoga with Kevin‐ Mondays and Fridays @ 10:30am– Click HERE to join

Fit and Strong with Jim– Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays @ 3pm– Click HERE to join

Technology 101 with Martha– Tuesdays @ 9am– Click HERE to join

Bible Study with Joel and David– Thursdays @ 10am– Click HERE to join

Line Dancing with Cynthia– Thursdays @ 1pm– Click HERE to join

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The Brunswick Center at Southport ~An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Melissa Catlett, Director Jackie Knott, Assistant Director

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

Southport Garden Club: Serving Up Smiles for Valen ne’s Day! For Valen ne’s Day, the Southport Garden Club made these beau ful arrangements for each of our homebound Meals on Wheels recipients. Our beloved seniors were so happy and apprecia ve of these beau ful gi s of love. Just look at these beau ful smiles! Thank you, Southport Garden Club!

Ms. Markin

The Dawleys

Ms. Bain

Ms. Corriher

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Ms. Walker

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Take Control of Your Wellness

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re you looking to break unhealthy eating habits and make changes to your lifestyle? If so, BSRI is collaborating with Cooperative Extension on providing a FREE virtual wellness program for anyone interested in learning about maintaining and preventing chronic disease.

The program will consist of cooking demonstrations, exercise, and tips on healthy eating. Reservations are required for participation.

If you are interested, please contact Mallory at (910) 754-2300 Ext. 1204 or mbalice@bsrinc.org.

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The Brunswick Center at Supply 101 Stone Chimney Road Supply, NC 28462 910-754-7604

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Melissa Starr, Director Jillian Hardin, Assistant Director

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No Symbol = No Fee (Contributions appreciated); $ = Fee Associated ; ^ = Requires Advanced Registration; * = New Offering/Time Chair Yoga w/ Mary Beth 10:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 993 8564 9091 Cardio/Muscle Fusion 11:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 994 1711 6362

Yoga w/ Emily 9:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 952 2032 1316 Pilates w/ Nancy 10:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 974 5444 5704

^* Tai Chi for Arthritis w/ Jillian 9:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 969 3746 8149 (Must attend all 20 Sessions. Class started 2/10) Seated Tabata w/ Angela 10:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 942 6427 7627

* Clearance Rack for Medications w/ Marilou April 5 @ 1:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 913 6925 0637

* Cooking for Health w/ Tammie!

April 7 @ 11:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 956 1023 9599

Balance-Core-Strength w/ Nancy 10:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 965 2990 5966

* Finding the Right Resources for YOU! April 8 @ 1:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 942 5920 8468 * Caring for the Caregiver April 22 @ 1:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 920 1837 3580

* Cooking for Health w/ Tammie!

April 21 @ 11:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 980 4575 8598

April 2 Good Friday

Center closed

April 2021– Outdoor Activity Schedule MONDAY

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No Symbol = No Fee (Contributions appreciated); $ = Fee Associated ; ^ = Requires Advanced Registration; * = New Offering/ Time O—Outdoors I—Inside ^*10:00 a.m. Walking Club (O) 11:00 a.m. Hired Hands Band (O) ^*11:15 a.m. Tabata (O) April 14 (2nd Wednesday) ^*10:00 a.m. Craft Class (I) ^* 1:00 p.m. Drum Circle (O) ^*12:30 p.m. Geri-Fit® (O) ^*11:15 a.m. Tabata (O) ^*12:30 p.m. Geri-Fit® (O)

^2:00 p.m. Caregiver Support Group (I) April 8 (2nd Thursday)

^*10:00 a.m.

Walking Club (O) April 2—Good Friday! Center closed

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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Join our Supply Center Walking Club!

Contact Jillian at 910-754-7604 ext. 1061 to sign up. We will plan (weather permitting) to walk around the center parking lot, set goals every week, and build onto our walks. You can walk at your own pace and comfort. We will plan to meet on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.—11 p.m. and Fridays from 10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

Walking 30 minutes every day can have a great impact on your health such as boosting your brain power, make you more productive, and lowering health care costs. Join our walking club! We can encourage each other, build strength and endurance, and improve overall health.

Congratulations Mary Varnam!

Supply Center’s Latest At Home BINGO Winner!

CRAFT CLASS IS BACK!!!

TUESDAYS 10 A.M.—12 P.M. Must register for classes. Limit six participants!

Call Jillian at 910-754-7604 ext. 1061 for a list of items.

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Drum Circle at Supply Center!

Join us for this new class. Classes are held outside in the parking lot on Wednesday’s from 1 p.m.—2 p.m.

We have some drums available to use. Otherwise you will need to bring your own. Please call to register. Limit 20 people.

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The Brunswick Center at Supply Melissa Starr, Director Jillian Hardin, Assistant Director

APRIL 2021

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

LET’S GET THIS GARDEN STARTED! Garden plots are now available to rent!

Call Melissa at 910-754-7604 ext. 1060

Caregiver Support Group will start on Thursday, April 8 from 2 p.m.—3:30 p.m.

We will meet every second Thursday of the month. You must register to attend and group size is limited to 10 people.

Please contact Melissa at 910-754-7604 ext. 1060 to register.

2021!

Join us for Spring Fling on Wednesday, April 14 at 11 a.m.

Hired Hands Band will play an outdoor, socially-distanced concert! We will have some refreshments and cornhole. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the day.

Join Angela Ruel for this outdoor exercise class Starting in April! Tabata and Geri-fit Tuesdays and Thursdays Tabata—11:15 a.m.—Noon Geri-fit —12:30—1:30 p.m.

This will be the first time for these classes in a year! Angela will start with Tabata and then Geri-Fit. This activity helps rebuild strength that’s been lost through the aging process to help ensure a higher level of function as older adults continue to age.

The Geri-Fit program requires a set of light dumbbell weights, a sturdy chair, a stretch band, and water to drink during the workout. In order to maintain safety and health, please bring your own weights for these classes.

CENTERS ARE CLOSED—See MEAL SCHEDULE notes below and on www.bsrinc.org

What’s for Lunch?

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

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CONTRIBUTIONS ALWAYS WELCOME!

HOME-DELIVERED MEALS are brought Mondays through Fridays.

ONE CONGREGATE MEAL PER PERSON IS DELIVERED CURBSIDE on Mondays.

SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. See www.bsrinc.org and FACEBOOK for updates.

Monday

5 Pork tenderloin w/ mushroom gravy Mashed potatoes Peas and pearl onions Baked apples Dinner roll Milk 2%

Tuesday

Wednesday

6 Sliced turkey breast w/gravy Sweet potato souffle Turnip greens w/ onions Apple cranberry chutney Dinner roll Milk 2%

13 Baked penne w/ meat sauce Roasted Brussels sprouts Fresh apple Blueberry crisp Bread stick Milk 2%

7 Beef and mac casserole Lima beans Steamed capri vegetables Chocolate chip cookies Breadstick 100% fruit juice Milk 2%

14 Pork bbq sandwich Baked beans Coleslaw Potato wedges Oatmeal cookie Fresh banana Milk 2%

19 Baked chicken breast w/ mushroom gravy Roasted red potatoes Spinach au gra n Diced peaches Dinner roll Milk 2%

20 Mississippi roast White rice Okra and tomatoes Diced pears Dinner roll Milk 2%

26 Country style steak w/ white gravy Potatoes au gratin Succotash Peach delight Dinner roll Milk 2%

27 Chicken dumplings Green beans Baby carrots Baked apples Milk 2%

12 Hawaiian chicken Capri vegetables Brown rice Diced pears Dinner roll Milk 2%

Thursday 1 Turkey Mexican casserole Dilled carrots Green salad Mandarin oranges Milk 2%

8 Marinated chicken breast Roasted cauliflower Mac and Cheese Apricots Cherry cobbler Dinner roll Milk 2%

Friday 2

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9 Cheddar cheese omelet Sausage links Hash brown patty Blueberry muffin Fresh orange Milk 2%

15 Brunswick stew White rice Cornbread muffin Peach cobbler Milk 2%

16 Cajun chicken pasta Steamed broccoli Pineapple coconut crisp Breadstick Milk 2%

21 Green pepper casserole Green beans Fruit cocktail Dinner roll Milk 2%

22 Creamy pesto chicken pasta Steamed broccoli Pineapple tidbits Breadstick Milk 2%

28 Italian beef w/ pepperoncini hoagie Potato wedges Corn w/red peppers Tropical fruit Milk 2%

29 Spaghetti w/ meat sauce Mixed vegetables Carrot raisin salad Fresh orange Breadstick Milk 2%

23 Parmesan crusted fish Mac and cheese Collard greens Mandarin oranges Dinner roll Milk 2%

30 Garlic pork chop Scalloped potatoes Black eye peas Apple cobbler Dinner roll Milk 2%

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