Brunswick Senior Buzz January 2021

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

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Monday Curbside meals and home delivery Resume Jan. 4

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Contents

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CONTENTS Letter from the President ........................ 5 BSRI News .................................................. 7-8 Healthy Bites ................................................ 9 Something Different in 2020 ................ 10 Online Programs ....................................... 12 In the Garden ............................................. 14 Read All About It ....................................... 15 SHIIP .............................................................. 16 Puzzles .......................................................... 29 What’s for Lunch? ..................................... 33

SENIOR SITE CALENDARS Ash .................................................................. 16 Boiling Spring Lakes ................................ 17 Calabash ....................................................... 18 Leland ........................................................... 20 Oak Island .................................................... 22 Shallotte ....................................................... 23 Southport .................................................... 26 Supply ........................................................... 30

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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 · Jade Robinson, 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 · Braden Greene, 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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Cover photographer Michelle Tinger is a re red marke ng professional. She moved to Sunset Beach from Albany, N.Y. with her husband 10 years ago. The beauty of this area is what inspired her to take on photography as a serious hobby. She par cularly enjoys photographing wildlife and natural landscapes.

Contributors

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BSRI STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH

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. Find Donna’s book reviews on page 15.

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 how trap plants can help the ba le of the bugs.

Alyssa Schwinn is a UNCW student intern this fall. “I grew up just outside of Wilmington, in a one‐stoplight town called Rocky Point,” Alyssa says. She has competed in interna onal Crossfit contests, ranking in the top 15 compe tors in the world, and now coaches Crossfit. Alyssa’s Healthy Bites story is on page 9.

Kevin Whiteheart teaches yoga and other programs from the Southport Senior Center via Zoom. He became disabled in 2015 due to rheumatoid arthri s, Crohn’s Disease and osteoporosis. He has prac ced yoga since 1999 and is a cer fied yoga instructor. He credits his yoga prac ce as the basis for his ability to teach in spite of his disabili es. Read Kevin’s story about Zoom classes on page 13.

Tikila Morgan Case Manager, The Brunswick Center at Supply Tikila Morgan is responsible for helping BSRI participants solve problems. She helps coordinate services and resources to enhance their quality of life.

In college, Tikila studied criminal justice, social work, and business administration, all of which have served her well at BSRI. She admits that Netflix keeps her up at night, and she loves both cats and dogs. “I absolutely love my furbabies,” she says.

Although her first car was a 1990 Ford Escort, Tikila loves to drive fast foreign cars—so watch out!

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Letter from the President / CEO

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A Story of Survival H

appy New Year! I’m not sure that I have ever looked forward to the change to a new calendar year more than this one.

2020 will go down in BSRI history as the year that we adapted to what seemed to be the impossible. Our list of achievements will look very different this year as our story became about survival.

Photo by Michelle Tinger

In Brunswick County, snowfall is a reason to celebrate! Cover photographer Michelle Tinger, a member of Coastal Carolina Camera Club, took this photo in 2010 at Oyster Bay Golf Course.

“When I saw that it had snowed that morning, I wanted to hurry up to get out there before anyone else did. It looked like someone beat me to it,” she says.

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ EDITOR Shelagh Clancy buzz@bsrinc.org (910) 622-1036 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jim Fish, Donna Ruth Morgan, Patrick Naughton, Alyssa Schwinn, Marilou Smith, René Tarquinio, Kevin Whiteheart

I preface these comments with the introspection that we saw immense uncertainty and suffering within our senior community.

Despite the circumstances, 2020 was incredible with many achievements. Looking back, here are just a few things that happened: January 2020 – The Shallotte Senior Center saw its first change of leadership in over 17 years when beloved Anne Gass and Kathy Gelhardt retired in December 2019. Teresa Nelson

Jim Fish, BSRI President and CEO

was hired in time to shepherd the center through the year of the pandemic.

February 2020 – In coordination with the Health Department and local officials, BSRI began plans to adjust 2020, con nued on page 6

Photo by Sharon Chance courtesy the Brunswick Beacon

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Sharon Chance, Jillian Hardin, Veronica Lett-McGee, Mike McGurn, Teresa Nelson, Michelle Tinger 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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From le are Teresa Nelson, director of the Brunswick Center at Shallo e; Jennifer Sherman, BSRI vice president of human services; and Mary Beth Livers, execu ve director of the Brunswick Arts Council. Volunteers from the Brunswick Arts Council made an ‐viral masks and donated them to BSRI centers for our volunteers.

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Letter from the President / CEO

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programming with the impending coronavirus shut-downs. A full inventory of on-site resources was put into action and our priority status with food suppliers was secured.

March 2020 – BSRI closed indoor programing at senior centers and senior sites. Resources were shifted to outdoor programming, digital programming, food, and supplies. Nationwide shortages of commodities created a need for basics. BSRI served over 15,000 meals and distributed toiletries and sanitation products.

Director Courtney Bledsoe, le , and Assistant Director Holley Norris don fes ve beachwear to greet the line of folks for curbside meal pickup at the Brunswick Center at Calabash. The need for meals surged in the first months of the pandemic.

April 2020 – BSRI’s Board of Directors authorized use of emergency financial reserves.

Reserves provided for the 25 percent increase in demand for food and commodities. BSRI began the process of doing major repairs and facelift work on senior centers while indoor programs and services were suspended.

additional 1,500 food boxes to area seniors. BSRI staff successfully wrote and received a grant of 60,000 masks for area nonprofits. Masks were distributed to over 30 agencies, churches, nonprofits, and service agencies.

May 2020 – BSRI provided over 1,500 food boxes to struggling seniors and families. The organization successfully applied for and received a Pay Check Protection Program (PPP) loan for $131,000 to ensure staffing remained stable during the pandemic. BSRI also reopened its Calabash and Shallotte thrift stores.

August 2020 – BSRI submitted proposals to the Town of Calabash to begin rezoning plans to construct senior living apartments behind the Brunswick Center at Calabash. BSRI launched its YouTube channel to expand online programing. This programming includes exercise classes, cooking and nutrition demonstrations, and support groups.

June 2020– For the 11th year in a row, BSRI closed its fiscal year on time and on budget. BSRI’s years of emergency planning came into effect as financial reserves provided for increases in meal and commodities distribution. The organization as a whole remains well-positioned to meet its financial obligations with no reoccurring debt.

September 2019 – BSRI qualified for and successfully received C.A.R.E.S Act funding in excess of $353,000. Funds were immediately applied to caregiver support, transportation, center safety measures, and additional food.

July 2020 – BSRI distributed an

October 2019 – SHIIP Medicare Open Enrollment assistance was modified to be done via video conferencing and scheduled in

person. Case managers assisted over 1,000 seniors in less than 45 days.

November 2019 – BSRI set a record by helping seniors save over $2.5 million on medications. The Prescription Drug Assistance Program reached the $31 million dollar mark in savings to Brunswick County seniors.

December 2019 – BSRI began up-fit of senior centers with new fixtures, technology, and modifications to expedite reopening and provide a healthier environment when indoor programs are again permitted. BSRI also joined county partners to begin planning to assist with the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations.

The most important thing we did in 2020 was prove that we can get through anything, especially with our great community! My hope for your 2021 is normalcy, health, prosperity, and happiness.

Your Devoted Servant, Jim

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SHOP THE CLEARANCE RACK FOR MEDICATIONS

By Marilou Smith

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ave you ever been to your favorite store just to find out that they were having a clearance? How exciting is that?

When it comes to those expensive medications, we often wish that there were a clearance sale. Many people are unaware of the resources that are available to them and how they can get help. Some people give up and stop taking their medications. 

Meet with your local SHIIP counselor to save money with your prescription drug plan. Did you know that for a single person, if you make $1,595 monthly or below that you could get your medications a discounted rate and at times free? For a married couple, you must make $2,155 monthly to qualify to get your medications at a discounted rate.

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If your income is above the listed amount, there are still 300 programs available.

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Did you know that Walmart has a $4 list?

It’s $4 for a 30-day supply and $10 for a 90-day supply of certain generic drugs.

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Go to www.goodrx.com and print off a coupon. GoodRx collects prices and discounts from 60,000 U.S. pharmacies.

Plug in your medication to compare pharmacies and print the coupon. You can save up to 80 percent on your medications.

Standing By for Assistance Ollie shows off his BSRI volunteer tag. He came to the Brunswick Center at Leland to assist his mom, Caroline McLeod. Formerly Leland’s social work intern, Caroline is now nutrition coordinator at the center.

Coronavirus Vaccine Information North Carolina is keeping up with the ever-changing information about the new coronavirus vaccines. You can find the latest info from the state HERE. The materials below may be helpful, but check for newer information at the link above. Stay safe!

Fact Sheet - COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Take advantage of your local resources.

Shop that clearance rack. Many of your friends are already taking advantage of these resources. Let’s shop wise and start saving.

Flyer - COVID-19 Vaccines: Your best shot against COVID-19

Call your SHIIP office at (910) 754-2300 call and ask for a Medicare appointment.

Infographic - Vaccination Rollout Plan

In the coverage gap or donut hole, who are you going to call? Marilou Smith at (910) 7546559, by appointment only.

Infographic - Vaccine Development Process Link - Frequently Asked Questions Presentation - COVID-19 Vaccination Overview

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BSRI Thrift Stores Ring in the New Year

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A Christmas Blessing is Dropped Off at Our Shallotte Thrift Store

By Mike McGurn Thrift Store Operations Manager

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n Dec. 11, a generous blessing was bestowed upon Brunswick Senior Resources in the form of a check for a $2,500 donation.

The donor, who we'll just call Miss Eleanor, had previously donated items and shopped at the Shallotte Thrift Store. That day, as she was about to drive around the back of the store for her scheduled appointment to donate more items, Miss Eleanor came into the store and left a small envelope with our cashier.

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

Needless to say when we opened it later in the day and saw the check for $2,500, we were left in awe of her kindhearted generosity. We’re so very thankful for such a substantial gift that will help so many during these difficult times. On behalf of the entire organization, we would like to say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH, Miss Eleanor! We wish you a wonderfully happy, healthy, and safe New Year!

We truly appreciate your support!

“We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Healthy Bites

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Proteins and Carbs and Fats, Oh My! Essential amino acids are necessary to acquire from your diet because your body cannot manufacture them on its own. Nonessential amino acids can be produced by your body so they are not required to be consumed through diet.

By Alyssa Schwinn

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appy New Year! Let’s open 2021 with a brief discussion on macronutrients.

Macronutrients, more commonly referred to as macros, are the most basic units of energy we need, in large quantities, to survive. All of these nutrients provide your body with energy in the form of calories.

One gram of carbohydrate provides your body with four calories of energy. There are also four calories in one gram of protein.

However, one gram of fat provides your body with nine calories.

Roles of Macros In addition to providing you with energy, each macronutrient has its own specific benefits and roles in your body.

are two classifications of carbs: simple and complex, which is determined by how long it takes your body to break down the carbs.

Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, give our bodies quick energy.

Carbs are the main energy source for your body, which means carbs are the macronutrient most people require in the highest quantity. There

Protein allows your body to grow, maintain, and protect lean body mass (muscle mass). Protein is made up of amino acids. Amino acids are classified into two groups, essential and nonessential.

Fat allows you to store energy, provides cushioning for your organs, absorbs fat-soluble vitamins, and regulates hormones. There are three types of fat: trans fat, saturated fat, and unsaturated fat. Trans fat is harmful to the individual and should be eliminated from the diet.

Saturated fat can increase cholesterol levels and risk for heart disease if consumed in large amounts.

Unsaturated fats are considered the healthiest of fats. This type of fat lowers your risk for heart disease and is often found in liquid form at room temperature.

The USDA recommendation for average macronutrient proportions is 45 to 65% of calories should come from carbs, 10 to 35% from protein, and 20 to 35% from fats.

Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons crushed garlic Âź chopped white onion 16 ounces trimmed Brussels sprouts Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste In a pan over medium heat, bring the olive oil to a simmer. Once simmering, cook the garlic until golden brown, about 1 minute. Cook the onion until soft and malleable, about 5 minutes, stirring often.

Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan and do not stir until the undersides of the sprouts are golden brown,

around 5-7 minutes. Stir to flip the sprouts over and continue cooking until all the sprouts are cooked evenly, then turn off the heat. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.

Nutrition Information (per serving): Yields 4 servings. Calories: 87 calories; Carbohydrates: 12.1g; Fat: 3.7g; Protein: 4.1g; Sodium: 29.3mg Fiber: 4.6g; Vitamin C: 98mg

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Corona Craziness

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Something Different D uring this pandemic year, we’ve all made changes to our lives. It’s been challenging to miss our friends and families and our community at BSRI senior centers. But the requirements of social distancing have made room for some changes we didn’t expect— positive changes.

In this story, BSRI staff and Buzz writers tell us about what they’re doing differently this year.

Donna Ruth Morgan , Buzz Book Columnist Donna has stopped going to the grocery store at all.

“Online order and delivery to my house. Love it!” she says.

Joan Leotta, Buzz Contributing Writer

says. “I have not eaten in a restaurant inside since March.

I have only eaten four times outside. I don't eat out as much, which is better for me.”

in June. This is the best thing I have done for myself by far. I get up and exercise in the morning. I am not a morning person, so I am very proud of this effort.

Melissa Catlett, Director, The Brunswick Center at Southport

“I talk to my mom almost every day, and have since the pandemic began. We have always been close, but I feel like we have talked much more this year.

“Since COVID, I do a lot more online shopping,” Melissa says. “I love it! I get so excited to see packages come in the mail. I do online shopping for my mom too. It makes me feel like I can help her, even though I am 3.5 hours away.

“A lot of things I am doing differently. Virtual meetings, virtual classes, virtual happy hours with friends. All new.”

“I also have scaled my makeup back to nothing but mascara, and maybe some lip color. I am now practicing much better skin care.

Jackie Knott, Assistant Director, The Brunswick Center at Southport

“I wear leggings every single day, with a t-shirt. I'm very comfortable.

Also, surprisingly, I began exercising

Jackie says she is much more aware of hygiene practices and her surroundings.

“Something we started and plan to continue is planning out the next week’s menus,” Joan says. “It saves on the ‘oh, what should I make?’ And makes it easier to do one large shopping.

“We check the pantry for needed items, try to mix in things that are in the freezer. Pasta once a week….Soup on Sundays.”

Teresa Nelson, Director, The Brunswick Center at Shallotte “I do all my grocery shopping online and pick it up. I don't go inside,” Teresa

Beverly Bridgers, le , and Melissa Catle smile behind masks made by volunteer Sherry Ross.

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Beverly Bridgers, Nutrition Coordinator, The Brunswick Center at Southport The pandemic has made Beverly more mindful when shopping. “If there's only one pack of toilet paper or paper towels left on the shelf, I will leave it if I don't absolutely need it. I think we might all be kinder these days,” she says.

Sara Goodwin, Recreation Program Supervisor, Senior Progams, City of Boiling Spring Lakes “I am certainly using a lot more hand lotion as my hands are so dry from washing and sanitizing. I’m keeping Bath and Body Works in business!” Sarah says.

Another new experience is virtual doctor appointments, she says.

Pat Naughton, Buzz Garden Columnist Pat is grateful to be going to fewer meetings. “I enjoy being outdoors,” he says. “I've busy preparing for winter by blowing leaves and pruning shrubs.”

Holley Norris, Assistant Director, The Brunswick Center at Calabash “I’m not hugging most people, which has been a true struggle for me, especially when it comes to my grandparents,” Holley says. “I am a hugger and so is my entire family, so this has been extremely difficult for us. I look forward to the day when I feel I can

Buzz Contribu ng Writer Beth Klahre has moved her harp lessons online during the pandemic, and her holiday recital was held outdoors.

safely do this again!”

and masked.”

Beth Klahre Buzz Contributing Writer

Beth has found meetings to be easier online. “I am the secretary for the board of directors for Friends of the Library Southport and Oak Island. We are conducting our meetings on Zoom every month instead of in-person, and I can use my computer to take minutes rather than handwriting notes, so I can produce the final report much faster. And the meetings are recorded, so I can go back and rewatch sections to confirm discussion points.”

Beth has changed the way music enters her life. “I am taking my private and group harp lessons on Zoom and FaceTime instead of in-person at Brooklyn Arts Music Academy in Wilmington,” Beth says. “While it is saving travel time, there is no real replacement for oneon-one private lessons in the studio with my teacher, Christina Brier.

“Our holiday recital was held outside at Greenfield Lake Rotary Park, socially distanced

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During the pandemic, Jillian started attending church via online live streaming. “I haven’t had a church home for more than five years. Now I attend services in Tennessee and California!” she says.

“I decided to try out many new recipes over the past few months to expand my cooking repertoire,” Melissa says. “Most of them are healthy new foods and food combinations but a few are not so healthy. LOL! “The other thing that I have committed myself to do is create and add to a Gratitude List on a regular basis.

This list is up to four pages, front and back. I look at it and add to it frequently as it gives me hope and strength that good things can come during difficult times.”

All online programming is available to all BSRI participants, no matter what your home center is. It’s easy to stay in touch and not be so alone when you can see and talk to others online. It’s the next-best thing to being there. Click the picture above to find a complete calendar of upcoming online programs.

Zumba with Kathy: The Calabash Center Zooms a Zumba Class with Kathy Breen Tuesday from 8:459:45 a.m.

Zumba is a high energy, aerobic dance workout set to Latin based rhythms and other fun dance music.

The Supply Center sponsors this Balance-CoreStrength class taught by Nancy Beiger.

It’s held on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m.

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Let’s Get Moving!

By Kevin Whiteheart

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uring this global pandemic, we have been confronted with an inescapable fact: Humans need interaction and contact with other humans.

Anyone who has been in quarantine or who has lived through a stay-at-home order is witness to this fact.

Loneliness, isolation, and anxiety are signposts warning us that our contacts with other humans are deficient.

One quick way to make human connections is to begin an exercise program. Exercise is the quickest, most effective way to improve our physical health, counteract depression, and make lasting human relationships.

During this time of social distancing, one of our main missions at BSRI is to provide seniors with opportunities to make human connections through online exercise classes (free of charge!). If you are lonely, depressed, or simply want to be with a group of other like-minded folks, we have classes to interest almost everyone. Take a look at these programs: 

Zumba – a high energy aerobic dance workout

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Stretch Repair and Pliability - a total body stretch to increase range of motion, mobility and strength

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Fit & Strong – uses free weights to increase strength and mobility

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Yoga for Strong & Healthy Bones – yoga designed to increase bone density while building strength, range of motion and balance

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20/20/20 Class – 20 minutes of cardio exercise, 20 minutes of high-energy resistance training and 20 minutes of core conditioning

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Tai Chi – a full-body movement focusing on balance, stability, range of motion and strength

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TaiYo - a fusion of Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation & Qi Gong

In addition, we are developing new classes such as Chair Yoga and Guided Meditation to begin in early 2021. We also have plans to add classes that do not involve exercising, so check with us in the coming months for new program offerings.

This unprecedented time in our lives has shown us some important truths about ourselves. Feelings of loneliness and isolation have increased despite our “social media” relationships and contacts we have on our computers and smartphones. They lack the force, power, and meaning of face-to-face relationships. But with a little help, we can join with others to exercise and find new friends, develop relationships, and free ourselves of loneliness and isolation.

Country Zumba with Cheryl “Kerry” Culina This is Zumba with a Country twist of line dancing, dance moves, and music. It’s a great cardio workout. Check our virtual calendar for updates and to find what exercise classes are available today.

In the Garden

By Pat Naughton

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ost people prefer ice cream over broccoli.

Insects also have a sweet tooth. They prefer some plants over others. Trap crops are plants which attract insects away from desired food crops.

The first step is to identify which insects are causing the biggest problem, then select a trap plant for that insect.

Destructive pest insects are most attracted to plants in the reproductive stage of growth – flowering, fruiting, or setting seeds. Trap crops should be planted before desirable food crops, so they are flowering first.

Depending on the plant this is usually a couple of weeks. After the insects attack the trap crop you can control them by removing the leaves or using an organic pesticide.

In a study conducted by the University of Missouri, Blue Hubbard squash was found to be an effective trap crop to control squash vine borers and squash bugs. Twoweek-old seedlings of Blue Hubbard squash were placed at the end of rows for the cash crop. The insects were then controlled by removing the plant or treating with insecticides.

Nasturtiums are a good companion plant for the garden.

They attract aphids (blackfly, greenfly, whitefly), flea beetles, cucumber beetles, squash vine borer insects, and butterfly larvae away from other plants. They are available in climbing and bushy forms. All parts of the plant are edible raw. The taste is peppery. The flowers are less hot than the leaves.

Tat soi is used in the Brunswick County Master Gardener Edible Garden as a trap plant. It attracts flea beetles. It is in the mustard family and has a flavor similar to bok choi.

It can be grown from transplants are directly from seeds.

marigolds contain compounds toxic to root knot and other plant-parasitic nematodes (microscopic round worms that damage plant roots).

Marigolds are commonly used in gardens to deter insects. While the data is lacking as to whether marigolds actually deter insect pests, they definitely attract beneficial insects such as lacewings, ladybeetles, and parasitic wasps.

Recent research indicates that

Trap crops are a form of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

More information on IPM can be found in the N.C. Extension Gardener Handbook which is available at NC Extension Gardener Integrated Pest Management.

Photos from NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Trap crops are easy to grow and can help distract insects from the plants you want to save. Clockwise from top are marigolds, nasturtiums, and tat soi.

Read All About It

By Donna Ruth Morgan

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hen the weather outside is frightful, there’s nothing like curling up with a good book.

If Santa didn’t set you up with a good supply, check out our December selections.

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.

The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop (2020) is Fannie Flagg’s unexpected sequel to Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café.

This autopsy of a little town that died, friends who scattered yet stayed in touch, and heartaches overcome by perseverance is told in vignettes alternating with friendly, gossipy newsletters—an anodyne to the turmoil of our times. Engaging

characters pull readers into the stories, absent the Southern Gothic vibe of the original. Nutshell Review: Wraps up narratives with a syrupy sweet ending.

The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers (2020) travels off the beaten path and stops in some obscure places, much like author Eric Weiner, who walked (sometimes literally) the footsteps of fourteen deep thinkers. Three sections, chapters dedicated to a single historical figure, drawing practical applications of philosophy to everyday modern existence.

Nutshell Review: Builds from easy contemplation such as getting out of bed to face the day to difficult subjects like aging and mortality.

The Smallest Lights in the Universe (2020) is a lovely memoir interweaving the personal saga and professional life of a renowned woman scientist. Sara Seager shares tragedy, triumph, love for the stars,

and search for life in the universe beyond Earth— displaying her remarkable mind and incredible resiliency.

Nutshell Review: The history of a young field of astronomy—astrophysics—in the life and times of a woman I’d like as a friend or colleague.

Under a Gilded Moon by (2020) is a historical novel about the Biltmore Estate’s beginnings in the mountains of North Carolina’s Appalachian region. There are mystery and intrigue, romance and human struggles aplenty. The region’s beauty is on full display in Joy Jordan-Lake’s descriptive prose, but her plot and character development dragged on a bit. Nutshell Review: The final chapter is a history buff’s delight, detailing people, places, and facts that illuminate the storyline.

“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Ash Senior Site / SHIIP

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

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

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

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09:30 Puzzles 09:30 Puzzles 10:45 Exercises 10:45 Excercises 11:30 Stretch 11:30 Relaxa on 12:00 Lunch Exercises 12:30 Puzzles 12:00 Lunch Rummikub 12:30 Cra s

09:30 Puzzles 10:45 Exercises 11:30 Stretch 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo 01:00 Puzzles

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09:30 Puzzles 09:30 Puzzles 10:45 Exercises 10:45 Excercises 11:30 Stretch 11:30 Relaxa on 12:00 Lunch Exercises 12:30 Puzzles 12:00 Lunch Rummikub 12:30 Cra s

09:30 Puzzles 10:45 Exercises 11:30 Stretch 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo 01:00 Puzzles

20 21 09:30 Puzzles 09:30 Puzzles 09:30 Puzzles 10:45 Exercises 10:45 Exercises 10:45 Exercises 11:30 Stretch 11:30 Stretch 11:30 Stretch 12:00 Lunch 12:00 Lunch Time 12:30 Puzzles 12:30 Puzzles 12:00 Lunch Rummikub Rummikub 12:30 Bingo

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09:30 Puzzles 10:45 Exercises 10:45 Excercises 11:30 Stretch 11:30 Relaxa on 12:00 Lunch 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Puzzles 12:30 Cra s Rummikub Puzzles

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JANUARY 2021

Medicare Premiums/ Deductibles for 2021 Medicare Part B Premiums/Deductibles Medicare Part B covers physician services, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services, durable medical equipment, and certain other medical and health services not covered by Medicare Part A. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees is $148.50 in 2021, an increase of $3.90 from $144.60 in 2020.

The annual deductible for Medicare Part B is $203 in 2021, an increase of $5 from $198 in 2020.

Medicare Part A Premiums/Deductibles Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility, and some home health care services. About 99 percent of Medicare beneficiaries do not pay a Part A premium since they have at least 40 quarters of Medicarecovered employment.

The Medicare Part A inpatient deductible that beneficiaries will pay when admitted to the hospital is $1,484 in 2021, an increase of $76 from $1,408 in 2020.

This deductible is applied in a 60-day benefit period.

Thank You, SHIIP Volunteer Counselors!

Many thanks to the following SHIIP Volunteer Counselors for their hard work during the Open Enrollment Period for 2021: Alan Morrissey, Mary Fitzgerald, Celeste Korpon, Linda Rahilly, Mike Carper, Kate Slavin, Eileen Scanlon, Judy LaRocca, Everett Randall, and Bob Burgess.

Also, thanks to Dana Greene, Carol Schotter, and Ellen Kleinerman for their assistance with data entry.

The number of Medicare beneficiaries who were assisted is still being recorded, so that information will be available next month. Due to the pandemic, all counseling appointments were completed by phone or Zoom, which presented new challenges. But the counselors worked tirelessly and without complaint. All are hopeful that we will be able to return to in-person counseling appointments in 2021, but if not, phone appointments will still be available.

Submitted by René Tarquinio, LBSW Case Manager/SHIIP Coordinator

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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

January 2021

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

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**

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

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4 9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

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6 9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

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8 9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

11 9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

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13 9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

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15 9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

18 9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

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20 9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

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22 9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

25 9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

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27 9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

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29 9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

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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

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

What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2021?

Did you know that only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s goals, according to Forbes.com? That’s because so many of us set goals that are unrealistic & expect to meet them in a short period of time.

Check out five tangible goals below from Your Town Health that will help you attain your resolutions!

- Don’t remove your favorite foods Instead, add healthier options to your diet & leave less room for what’s not best for you.

- Don’t just say, “I’m going to start exercising.” Choose something to do twice a week that you enjoy & set a schedule.

- Pencil your bedtime in Adequate sleep means more energy, a controlled appetite, & a happier you!

- Keep an energy diary Keep note of when you feel your best & when you do not. Include what you ate & how many hours of sleep you got the night before. You may see a pattern, so listen to your body.

- Drink more water Water increases your energy, helps your digestive system, increases your mood, & can also help you lose weight. To ensure you are drinking enough water, divide your body weight in two.

Don’t like drinking water? Try infusing it with your favorite fruit!

We are happy to announce that John Bodie was one out of ten recipients to receive the 2020 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award.

Thank you so much for all of your hard work here at the Brunswick Center at Calabash, John!

Be sure to visit the link below to check out the changes made to Calabash’s programs: https://bsrinc.org/virtualprogramming/ *Make note of new Meeting IDs & Passwords!*

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

Courtney Bledsoe, Director Holley Norris, Assistant Director

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

The Brunswick Center at Calabash Staff had such a wonderful time spreading Holiday CHEER to all of our homebound clients!

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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 Jade Robinson, Assistant Director

JANUARY 2021 Center Hours Mondays 8a - 5p Tues - Fri 8a - 4p

Leland Center Updates!

Outdoor Ac vi es Stay tuned to our ac vity emails to hear about socially distanced ac vi es to ring in the New Year!

If you need to sign up for emails, send us your info to LelandGeneral@bsrinc.org

Virtual Programs Don’t Forget! Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. is on YouTube AND we have live Zoom Ac vi es available through our website: www.bsrinc.org/virtual‐programming Check us out!

JANUARY 2021 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 Jade Robinson, Assistant Director

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ Center Hours Mondays 8a - 5p Tues - Fri 8a - 4p

A BIG Thank You… To REACH Community Church, No Hungry Child of Brunswick Co., and ALL of you who contributed to our Senior Stockings!

Are you interested in Par cipa ng in... Zoom Trees? Phone Calls? Pen Pals?

Contact Assistant Center Director & CTRS, Jade Robinson Phone: (910) 754‐2300 Email: jrobinson@bsrinc.org

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Oak Island Senior Site

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

JANUARY 2021

Deanna Eddinger, Community Center Director Rodney, Stephanie & Sam, Community Center Assistants Operating Hours: Mondays through Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

47th Street Oak Island, NC 28461 Call 910-278-3622 or 278-6552 910-754-2300 for Reservations

Senior Activity Calendar December 2020 (Subject to Change)

Monday

Tuesday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Wednesday

Thursday

1 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:15 Sit & Be Fit Judy Dezarn 12/6 11:45 am Senior Lunch Peggy Kentner 12/10 12:30 pm BINGO Kathy Watlington 12/14 1:30 Board Games

2 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time

3 8am Sr. Errands 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:30 Sit & Be Fit/Yoga 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

7 9am Trip to Wal Mart 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:30 Board Games

8 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:15 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games

9 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time

10 8am Sr. Errands 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:30 Sit & Be Fit/Yoga 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

14 9am Trip to Wal Mart 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:30 Board Games

15 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:15 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games

16 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time

17 8am Sr. Errands 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:30 Sit & Be Fit/Yoga 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

21 9am Trip to Wal Mart 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:30 Board Games

28 9am Trip to Wal Mart 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:30 Board Games

23 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time

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22 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:15 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games

30 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time

29 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:15 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Harold Bertrand 12/19 Varie Waren 12/23

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The Brunswick Center at Shallotte

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

Monthly Calendar MONDAY

Contributions Always Welcome

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

*Boost available

New Years Day

for purchase*

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National Spaghetti Day

7

Bubble Bath Day

13

14

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26

Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day

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Martin Luther King Jr Day

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National Popcorn Day

Winnie the Pooh Day

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Dress up Your pet Day

National Youth Day

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8

Bean Day

12

18

FRIDAY

1

5

11

THURSDAY

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National Hugging Day

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Chocolate Cake Day

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National Puzzle Day

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BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

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

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

January Fun Facts! January’s full Moon, the Full Wolf Moon, reaches peak fullness at 2:21 P.M. EST on Friday, January 10, 2020. It can be seen rising from the horizon around sunset that evening. January’s birthstone, the garnet, is thought to keep the wearer safe during travel. January’s birth flowers are the carnation and snowdrop. It’s National Blood Donor Month. On January 10, 1920, the League of Nations was established. National Soup Month On January 4, 1896, Utah became the 45th state.

JANUARY 2021

On January 6, 1912.

New Mexico became the 47th state. January 8 is Elvis Presley's birthday. January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the United States. The third Monday of January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Houseplant Appreciation Day is on January 10th. National Trivia Day is January 4th.  In the Southern Hemisphere January is a summer month the equivalent of July. For a long period of European history, the start of the New Year occurred in March.

Poetry Corner What can be said in New Year rhymes, That’s not been said a thousand mes?

The new years come, the old years go, We know we dream, we dream we know.

We rise up laughing with the light, We lie down weeping with the night.

We hug the world un l it s ngs, We curse it then and sigh for wings.

We live, we love, we woo, we wed, We wreathe our brides, we sheet our dead.

We laugh, we weep, we hope, we fear, And that’s the burden of the year.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

We would like to give a huge thank you to the Repented Motorcycle Ministry of Shallo e for sponsoring forty of our Angel Tree tags this year!

JANUARY 2021

The Brunswick Center of Shallotte —An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence—

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

Teresa Nelson, Center Director Blair Stanley, Assistant Director

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

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

We would like to give a huge thank you to Beulah Baptist Church for providing us the goodies to stuff our Stockings for Seniors this year! (Pictured above) Also to the Women's Club of Crow Creek for sponsoring a huge portion of our Angel tree! (pictured below)

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

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.

Click photos below to learn more information about these special dates in December!

Click image to find a place near you to give the gi of life.

JANUARY 2021

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

~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.

Virtual Programming Opportunities

Click the logo above to check out the Brunswick Senior Resources YouTube channel, 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

Governor’s Volunteer Service Award Winner– Sherry Ross Pre-pandemic, Sherry Ross was our “go-to” volunteer at the Southport center. She helped us with everything related to center programming. She is the secretary for our advisory committee, a front desk volunteer, our sewing and quilting instructor, chief organizer for our fall craft bazaar, Matter of Balance instructor (newly certified,) and the person we can all count on here at the center.

Since the pandemic began, Sherry has been busy making tons of masks, many of which she donated to our staff and seniors as well as healthcare professionals. She headed up a sewing project for our homebound seniors, and she and a handful of volunteers made stuffed bears and bunnies to deliver during the holidays. For more information on the bears and bunnies project, see the next page.

Sitting pretty. Sherry awaits her sewing class to begin working on their latest project.

Sherry was nominated for the 2020 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award back in January 2020. Only 10 awards were awarded in Brunswick County. We are so proud of Sherry and all of her accomplishments.

Congratulations, Sherry!

Proud moment. Sherry reads her letter stating she won the Governor’s volunteer award.

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

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

JANUARY 2021

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

Angels Among Us Once again we would like to thank the St. James Service Club for their extreme generosity in providing Walmart gift cards to 52 of our homebound and other seniors in need.

Cindy Kirwan, who was formerly in charge of this angel tree project for St. James, passed away this year after a battle with cancer. In the wake of her loss, the group named themselves Cindy’s Angels, a most appropriate name for their group. These amazing angels have helped us year after year and our Southport seniors have been blessed by these gifts of love.

This year, since we are not open to the public, we did not have as many seniors to serve. As a result, our homebound people received a $100 gift card to Walmart per household. Being that BSRI operations were closed from December 23rd through January 3rd, these gift cards could not have come at a better time. Just know that there are angels among us. I have met them personally.

-Melissa Catlett, Director, The Brunswick Center at Southport The group’s namesake. Cindy Kirwan, pictured le , was a giver in every sense of the word. She worked diligently each year on the angel tree project for the St. James Service Club. She lost her ba le with cancer on July 11th, 2020. She leaves be‐ hind a wonderful family and many friends to see that her legacy lives on. We miss you, Cindy, but are so thankful for your angels. Rest in peace.

Overwhelming love gi . Be y Devins, chair of Cindy’s Angels, presents the Walmart gi cards to Melissa Catle , director of the Southport center. Our gra tude knows no bounds. Thank you so much.

Smiling’s my favorite! These busy elves pictured left and right have been working hard on a total of 65 bears and bunnies for our homebound seniors. Sherry Ross and her group of volunteers worked diligently with big smiles on their faces to make the holidays brighter for our seniors. What an amazing group effort! Group members are Carol Brosseau, Joanne Commins, Annie Daugherty, Brenda Fisher, Marcy Merkle, Peggy Parker, Betty Phillips, Dottie Roberts and Peyton Roberts. We appreciate you all so much!

Blessings abound. We would like to extend a very special thank you to Bob Miller with No Hungry Child, who sponsored food bags for our homebound seniors this year during the holiday season. Pictured left are the bags for the Southport homebound seniors and on the right are the bags for the Leland center. Also, a huge thanks to Noreene Duggan, Marcy Merkle, and Patti Mitchell for helping fill the bags!

JANUARY 2021

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD YEAR IN REVIEW

ACROSS 1. *New wardrobe accessory 5. *RIP, ____ 8. Flock's echo 12. Reply from a tunnel?

13. Feline noise 14. Edward Teller's "baby" 15. Beat 16. Competently 17. Savory jelly 18. *Blue vs. red compe on 20. One third of a three‐ piece suit 21. Mailed gree ngs 22. Long me 23. ____ biloba 26. Anoin ng oil 30. Nurses' org.

31. Leafy vegetable 34. "Cogito, ____ sum" 35. Mooring spots 37. Bring into play 38. Old Brazilian coins 39. Prefix with 'graph' 40. *Joe's running mate 42. PGA peg 43. What bees did 45. Fixes firmly 47. Summer mo.

48. R in NPR 50. Widespread 52. *WHO's March announcement 55. Cliffside dwelling 56. Drop‐off spot 57. Sonic sound 59. Sports figures, e.g.

60. Persian backgammon 61. Water carrier 62. *Late basketball legend 63. *____ lightning, cause of California wildfires 64. X‐ray units

Puzzles DOWN 1. Copy cats 2. Flu symptom 3. Synagogue 4. 1/100th of a ruble 5. Bid again 6. Western neckwear, pl.

7. Gwyneth, to friends 8. *Like a vote during lockdown 9. What Joy Mangano does on TV 10. Do like exhaust pipe 11. *"Transplant" network 13. ____ of honor 14. It's o en wreaked 19. Zoo enclosures 22. Compass dir.

23. Labored breaths 24. *Jared Kushner to Donald Trump 25. Nigerian money 26. Part of an eye 27. About to explode 28. Looked at, amorously 29. Smelling organs 32. Two of the same 33. Philosopher's study 36. *Best Picture Oscar‐ winner 38. China grass 40. Party barrel 41. Having a cover 44. *What Zoom host does to guests, some mes 46. Type of jacket 48. "M*A*S*H" character 49. Ticked off 50. *President Trump used this power in 2020 51. United ____ Emirates 52. Be undecided 53. *Caucus state 54. Like most universi es 55. Pose a ques on 58. Robinson or Doub ire

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

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The Brunswick Center at Supply 101 Stone Chimney Road Supply, NC 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

JANUARY 2021 - ZOOM Schedule Monday

Tuesday

Let's Chat January 11 @ 2:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 993 8522 4034

Pilates w/ Nancy 10:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 970 0804 3081

Let's Chat January 25 @ 2:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 922 9029 9097

Wednesday Hired Hands Band Wednesday, January 13 @ 11:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 942 6375 6521

Thursday

Friday

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

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 992 5733 9395

All Zoom classes will resume in February! Check out page 31 to see three new classes that will start in February! We are very excited to expand our virtual programming.

Each Zoom class *(besides Let’s Chat and Hired Hands band) will be reoccurring in January. Each class now has the same meeting link. *Regarding at home activities and programs shared in this calendar. Individuals who choose to utilize these resources to exercise, stretch, etc. assume any and all risk of accident or injury that may occur from participation. Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. (BSRI), its staff, instructors, volunteers and representatives shall be held harmless and not liable for any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind whatsoever. If you are unsure a program is appropriate for you based on physical ability, previous injury, etc. please seek a doctor’s advice before participating.

In order for The Brunswick Center at Supply to have a record of your agreement, please click here, acknowledge that you have read the disclaimer, type your name and email to Jillian. We will print the email to keep on file.

If you are not a member of BSRI Supply Center, please click here to complete a Client Registration Form. You can mail, scan or arrange to drop off the completed form so that we can issue your membership ID. Thank you!

The Brunswick Center at Supply 101 Stone Chimney Road Supply, NC 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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sten to li k c i l C

Happy New Year!!

We wish you a Happy New Year! We, collectively, resolve to live a more active and meaningful life and make every day count this year! What are you resolutions? Click here for ideas on how to kick off your 2021! Send your resolutions to jhardin@bsrinc.org and I’ll post them in a New Year’s collage.

Take care! We hope to see you all soon! - Melissa, Jillian, Gloria, Sherry, and Tikila

Coming in February 2021!

Tai Chi for Arthritis w/Jillian

10:00 a.m. Chair Yoga w/ Mary Beth Mondays @ 10:00 a.m. Learn yoga stretches and poses

Wednesdays and Thursdays Cardio/Muscle Fusion

@ 9:00 a.m.

w/ Mary Beth

Our newest program, Tai Chi

Mondays @ 11:00 a.m.

while sitting in a chair or standing to maintain joint flexibility

for Arthritis, teaches participants improved bal-

This class combines muscle

ance, relaxation techniques,

and tone muscles. Modifications

strengthening and low impact

vitality, improved posture,

will be provided to address any

cardio moves for a total body

and immunity. Studies also

physical issues. No experience

workout. Light weights are

show that Tai Chi for

is needed. Chair Yoga will begin

used (2, 3, or 4 lbs). All moves

Arthritis helped reduce falls.

with breathing and a guided

are done standing.

Tai Chi for Arthritis is a

meditation and end with

Modifications will be provided.

program designed by

savasana (yoga relaxation).

Dr. Paul Lam.

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

Melissa Starr, Director Jillian Hardin, Assistant Director

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.

New Year Traditions!

Stock Up on Food & Money for a lucky new year.

Celebrate with Family & Friends.

Make Noise!

Kiss at Midnight.

Eat Round Fruits.

Eat Black Eyed Peas & Lentils.

Eat Pork.

Make Hoppin John.

Start a Journal.

Getting Into the CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

Thank you , Volunteers!

CONGRATULATIONS Mr. Billy Carper!

Billy is our latest At Home Bingo winner! We started the At Home Bingo for our Home Delivered Meals (HDM) recipients back in the summer and have had consistent winners each month. If you are a HDM recipient and want to play At Home Bingo, call Sherry at 910-754-7604.

We would like to say thank you to the Winding River Card Making Group for making Christmas cards for our Home Delivered Meals and Curbside Congregate participants. The cards were homemade and were a beautiful, one-of-a-kind gift for our seniors.

We also appreciate the volunteers for participating in the 2020 Senior Stocking initiative. Our homebound seniors were delighted to receive a Christmas present to open on Christmas day!

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on January 18, 2021, marks the 26th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Click on the picture for a video on MLK Day during COVID.

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

What’s for Lunch?

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

DECEMBER 2020

*Menus subject to change*

CONTRIBUTIONS ALWAYS WELCOME!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 1 Closed

4 Spaghetti w/ meat sauce Mixed vegetables Carrot raisin salad Fresh orange Bread stick Milk 2%

5 Chicken pot pie Peas and carrots White rice Apple sauce Biscuit Milk 2%

6 Garlic porkchop Scalloped potatoes Black eye peas Dinner roll Apple cobbler Milk 2%

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

8 Cheddar cheese omelet Sausage links Hash brown patty Blueberry muffin Fresh orange

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

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

13 Beef & Mac casserole Lima beans Capri vegetables Chocolate chip cookie Breadstick Fruit juice Milk 2%

14 Marinated chicken breast Roasted cauliflower Mac & Cheese Apricots Cherry cobbler Wheat roll Milk 2%

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

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19 Baked penne w/beef Roasted brussels sprouts Blueberry crisp Fresh apple Breadstick Milk 2%

20 Pork BBQ sandwich Coleslaw Baked beans Potato wedges Fresh banana Oatmeal cookie Milk 2%

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

22 Parmesan crusted fish Mac & Cheese Collard greens Mandarin oranges Dinner roll Milk 2%

26 Mississippi roast White rice Okra & tomatoes Diced pears Dinner roll Milk 2%

27 Green pepper casserole White rice Green beans Fruit cocktail Whip and chill Dinner roll Milk 2%

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

29 Meatloaf w/ gravy Mashed potatoes Green peas Fruit cocktail Dinner roll Milk 2%

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25 Baked chicken breast w/ mushroom gravy Roasted baby red potatoes Spinach Au Gratin Diced peaches Wheat roll Milk 2%

january 2021

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

Over 40 Years in the Welcoming Business!

PUT YOUR BUSINESS IN FRONT OF NEWCOMERS AND NEW BUSINESSES! 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

STATE POINT MEDIA PUZZLE ANSWERS Puzzles on page 29

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