Brunswick Senior Buzz November 2015

Brunswick Senior Buzz

The monthly magazine of Brunswick Senior Resources Inc.

GIVING THANKS

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Brunswick Senior Buzz

November 2015

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT Submitted by M. RenĂŠ Tarquinio, LBSW Medicare Open Enrollment is now

If you have not looked at your drug plan or

through December 7, 2015. There are 23

Medicare Advantage plan for 2016, you may

Stand Alone drug plans and 5 Medicare Ad-

want to do so. One-on-one appointments are

vantage Plans available in North Carolina for

available at your local senior center and time

2016.

slots are filling up quickly, so please call (910) Stand Alone drug plans have

premiums that range from $18.40/month to a high of $120.50/month. The eductibles range from $0 to $360.

Medicare Advantage plans have premiums as low as $0 (medical coverage only) to a high of $71.50/month. Humana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield continue to be the only companies offering

754-2300 today to make an appointment with a certified SHIIP Counselor. SHIIP counselors will provide you with an in-depth analysis of your current coverage and how it compares to plans that will be available in 2016. If you find a plan that works better for your unique situation, your SHIIP counselor can help you to enroll in your new plan.

If you have questions regarding your

Medicare Advantage plans in Brunswick

supplemental coverage, your SHIIP Counselor

County.

can help you with this as well.

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November 2015 Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. 3620 Express Dr. PO Box 2470 Shallotte, NC 28459 910-754-2300 910-754-9629-Fax Office Hours 8am-4:30pm BSRI Main Office Staff

 Jim Fish, President & CEO  Yvette Gosline, Vice President of Programs & Services

 Melody Stephens, Director of Operations

 Debra Marlowe, Organizational Development Coordinator

 Anita Langin, Accounting Technician

 Jennifer Sherman, Director of Case Management

 Derissa Gore, Operations Administration Coordinator

 Eddie Jackson, Technology & Reporting Compliance Administrator

 Belinda Stroops, Nutrition Program Director

 Teresa Muchler-Nogi, Data Systems Coordinator

 Lee Norris, Ramps and Rails Coordinator

 Chauvet “Mel” Jackson, Operations Technician

 Sarah Powell, Volunteer Coordinator BSRI Center/Site Staff

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Anne Gass, Shallotte

Letter from the BSRI CEO The entrance of November marks for many the beginning of the holiday season. And it provides me the needed and often public reminders of the importance of this special time of year. I enjoy everything from the beautification of our local municipalities with their holiday lights to the reverence of religious displays on families’ homes and yards. My heart is turned to gratitude for phone calls made and preparations finalized, as we leave our normal routines, and visions of time spent with loved ones takes precedent over our normal course.

tremendous gift, one I did not anticipate.

On the surface it may appear to be the simplest of things but for me it had great meaning and deep impact. We had the good fortune of having a representative from the Sheriff’s Office volunteer sing our National Anthem as part of the opening ceremonies. Unsolicited, and in seeming perfect unison, everyone stood up and accompanied our guest performer. Those who had American flags waved them, and those who were infirm looked on in steadfast gaze as each line was harmonized.

Despite the challenges that engage each of us, there is much to be grateful for and many ways to express that gratitude. I am thankful for the refining quality of gratitude and for the way that it seems to help us reach common ground. It is also the impetus for the generosity associated with providing comfort for those in need.

I could not help but have my heart turned to the generosity of these special generations who worked so hard, gave so much, and embodied the common threads of respect and patriotism. I have reflected on that moment several times now, and it serves as a special reminder of who we are, why we are here, and what we need keep in perspective. My hope is that we not mistake what we receive as natural right, but a gift, and we forget not the giver.

With this month’s theme revolving around the topic, I wish to publicly express my gratitude for you, my seniors.

The 5th Annual Seniors Helping Seniors and Their Caregivers event continued its upward trend in participation and popularity.

Last month, at our annual Seniors Helping Seniors event, I was given a

FROM THE CEO, continued on page 4

Emory Saghy, Shallotte Kathy Gehlhardt, Shallotte Shelley Cooper, Shallotte

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Beverly Bridgers, Southport Randy Gillette, Southport Doug Russell, Southport René Tarquinio, Southport Susan Whitley, Southport Marilou Smith, Leland Syndi Ward, Leland Trazia Holmes, Leland Ashley Johnson, Calabash April Stout, Supply Karen Kirkman, Sunset Harbor Virginia Long, Ash

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SHIIP .................................................. 2 CEO Letter ......................................... 3 Financial News .................................. 5 Trips .................................................. 7 Meals on Wheels .............................. 8 Volunteers ...................................... 10 Lunch Menu .................................... 11 Thanksgiving ................................... 16 Obituaries ....................................... 31

Senior Sites Activities Ash .................................................. 12 Boiling Spring Lakes ........................ 13 Calabash ......................................... 18 Leland ............................................. 14 Oak Island and Sunset Harbor ........ 19 Shallotte.......................................... 20 Southport ....................................... 26 Supply ............................................. 23 Town Creek..................................... 30

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Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. announces all anticipated closings of operational programs and services through WECT Channel 6 in Wilmington. WECT broadcasts schools, businesses, and government office closings during special announcements when emergencies arise and notifies several local radio stations, such as FM radio station 102.7 GNI. Listings of closed businesses are also posted on the WECT website, and BSRI also updates its website at www.bsrinc.org.

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All BSRI staff, participants and volunteers should access TV and radio broadcast information regarding closings when inclement weather and other emergency situations arise which could affect operations and safe travel. BSRI usually follows the same closing schedule as Brunswick County officials and Brunswick Transit System.

BSRI apologizes for any inconvenience that delayed and cancelled services cause our program participants. We make

FROM THE CEO, continued from page 3

The Senior Alliance and BSRI received a multitude of compliments for its program structure, presenters, operations and prizes. A special thanks to our presenters, performers and vendors. Probably the greatest compliment of all came from our vendors as it was noted that participants were genuinely engaged and wanted more information concerning the services offered in our community. I personally wish to thank our seniors for preregistering in record numbers, as we were able to accurately provide lunches, seating and parking.

NEWS from the Organization It’s that time of year for open enrollment or making adjustments to Medicare Health Insurance Plans. The election period began on October 15, 2015 and runs through December 7th. This is a great time to review your insurance coverage and it’s the only time you can make changes. This service is free to individuals 55 and older and is available in Leland, Shallotte and Southport. To get the most out of your session, we respectfully request that you make a reservation so that we know how to prepare employee and volunteer schedules. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 910-754-2300 and ask for Karen.

Brunswick County Commissioners approved the bid from Daniels & Daniels construction at the Oct. 19 county commissioners meeting. The bid falls within the $3 million budget allocated for the construction of a new senior center in Leland. The project continues to move forward and appears to be on schedule for a ground breaking in January 2016. BSRI is seeking community support from residents,

every effort to change voice messages when time allows, and BSRI tries to provide homedelivered meal participants with shelf stable and frozen meals before anticipated closings. Still, weather has a way of surprising us with debilitating conditions that can’t always be predicted. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding when unexpected events occur. And we will strive to prepare and deliver messages as quickly as possible when emergency closings are needed.

business and local nonprofits to assist with the needed supplies and furnishings that will be non-budgeted items for the new Leland Center. If you would like to make a contribution toward the new center, please call (910) 7542300 and ask for Debra Marlowe.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The end of the calendar year is approaching and BSRI will be celebrating the new year with its second annual New Year’s Eve Party on Thursday, Dec. 31. This year’s event will feature music by the Brunswick Big Band and dinner by ART Catering. Dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. and the evening will end at 11 p.m. with a toast to 2016. Tickets are $35 and are available by calling (910) 754-2300, and ask for Debra. All proceeds benefit the Meals on Wheels program for 2016.

A special thanks to the volunteers, contributors and staff who make it possible to fulfill the important mission of this organization. It is simply impossible to list all those who have publicly and privately supported BSRI. These special people understand that providing services to our seniors is a collaborative and community effort. We are most grateful for the time, resources and work provided by all.

Please be mindful of those around you this holiday season.

I am burdened by the thought of those who will pass the coming days in loneliness. The magnitude of this problem cannot be overcome by one organization alone. Please reach out to those who suffer in isolation as life sometimes dictates the cruel reality that family and good friends may not be close by. May we all be found well.

Your Devoted Servant, Jim

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News

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Consumer Contributions Extend Services to More Seniors

By Yvette Gosline They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Although Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. (BSRI) provides meals at no cost, the money to do this must come from somewhere. BSRI is lucky to have funding from federal, state, and local resources to provide services.

For some services, we also request contributions from those recipients who are able to pay. That’s called consumer contributions.

The purpose of the Consumer Contributions Policy is to extend the availability of services administered by the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services and the North Carolina Division of Social Services. We ask recipients of certain services if they are able and willing to contribute a portion of the cost. Money collected is retained by BSRI, and we use it to increase services for existing or new clients.

BSRI asks our clients for contributions toward the services they receive. We realize that not everyone can afford to contribute and that an individual’s financial situation can change. No one is obliged to contribute; it is entirely voluntary. The more contributions we

Our cover this month features Meals on Wheels volunteer Mary Fitzgerald delivering a meal to Ms. Pauline. BSRI Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Powell rode along on Fitzgerald’s Meals on Wheels route to get the photo. Read more about this important program and our need for volunteers on pages 8, 9, and 10.

get, the more people we can provide services for: services like meals, transportation, and other assistance.

Consumer Contributions are collected for:     

Home Delivered Meals Congregate Meals In-home Aide Transportation Family Caregiver Support

The Recommended Contribution Schedule is used to determine what a reasonable and fair voluntary contribution amount would be based on an individual’s household income. If our clients are above the federal poverty line, we will give them a copy of the Recommended Contribution Schedule. But the decision to contribute and in what amount is up to each individual.

To find out more about the Consumer Contributions Policy, go to www.ncdhhs.gov/document/consumer-contributions-policy-andprocedures.

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Upcoming Events

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New Year’s Eve Party FEATURING:

THE BRUNSWICK BIG BAND

Thursday, December 31st 6:45 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. 3620 Express Drive Shallotte, NC (910) 754-2300

Sponsored by:

Catering and Cash Bar

by Art Catering

Proceeds from this event will provide services and resources for Senior Participants Tickets available at all BSRI locations

$35 Each THANK GOODNESS FOR CAREGIVERS!!

EDUCATIONAL EVENT Please join Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc., Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle Beach and the Cape Fear Area Agency on Aging for a fun-filled day learning new skills to help you thrive as caregivers.

Topics will include: 

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Positive Approach to Caregiving for Persons with Memory Impairment Taking Care of the Caregiver The A, B, C and Ds of Medicare Coverage

November 17, 2015 9:30 AM-2:30 PM South Brunswick Islands BCC Campus 9400 Ocean Hwy 17 N., Calabash, NC

To register or for more information, contact Holly Pilson at 910-395-4553 or hpilson@capefearcog.org

November 2015 Holiday Trip to NYC! 4 days/3 nights December 7-10, 2015

Trips

Brunswick Senior Buzz 7 Please RSVP for Trips in person at your local Senior Center. Special dietary needs or room requests, please notify us at the time of registration.

$719 per person based on double occupancy $100 deposit per person due at reservation

Alaskan Cruise

Deadline to RSVP & Cancel, Final Payment Due: October 15

May 20-28, 2016

Trip includes: 3 nights hotel accommodations, 2 dinners (1 in NYC), 3 breakfasts, guided tour of NYC , Broadway show (orchestra seating, show TBA), visit to the National 9/11 Memorial, free time for shopping, optional performance of Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular ($70 additional), standard taxes, baggage handling, deluxe motorcoach transportation and meal gratuities.

Pricing starts at $2049* per person $250 deposit per person due at registration Due to cabin availability, please RSVP immediately!

Deadline to cancel with no penalty: Nov. 20, 2015 Passport is required Trip includes: Roundtrip airfare, deluxe motorcoach transportation from Brunswick County, 1 night hotel accommodation, guided tour of Seattle, 1 breakfast, 8 day/7 night Alaskan cruise aboard the Norwegian Jewel including cabin, shipboard meals, port charges, taxes and transfers in Seattle. Ports & Sights included: Seattle, Ketchikan, Juneau, Cruise Sawyer Glacier, Skagway & Victoria, B.C.

“Mary Tudor” at Thalian Hall Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 $65 per person, due at time of registration Registration Opens: Monday, Nov. 9 Deadline to RSVP and Cancel Jan. 15, 2016 Thalian Hall will play host to the East Coast premiere of an acclaimed play that powerfully captures the drama and conflict of this storied age.

The title character in “Mary Tudor” is Henry’s older daughter and Elizabeth’s half sister, who went on to rule England as “Bloody Mary.” Set at the height of Henry’s power, when he decides to divorce Mary’s mother to marry Anne, the play sold out virtually every performance during its world premiere run in Portland, OR and was hailed as “a beautiful piece of work” and “unforgettable” by Portland critics. The original production won the Portland equivalent of the Tony Awards for new work, direction, and ensemble acting.

Trip includes: Special lunch and speaker event at the Ironclad Brewery, Ticket to “Mary Tudor,” 15 passenger van transportation, taxes and fees.

Canada & New England Cruise September 14-24, 2016 Pricing starts at $1535* per person $250 deposit per person due at registration Due to cabin availability, RSVP immediately!

Deadline to cancel with no penalty: March 14, 2016 Passport is required Trip includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation from Brunswick County, 1 night hotel, guided tour of Baltimore, 1 breakfast, 10 day/9 night Canada & New England cruise onboard Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas including cabin, shipboard meals, port charges and taxes. Ports & Sights included: Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Porland, ME; Bar Harbor, ME; St. John, N.B. (Bay of Fundy), and Halifax, Nova Scotia *pricing is based on cabin availability at the time of your registration. The cruiseline reserves the right to lower our inventory or increase the price per cabin at any time.

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Meals on Wheels: Our facilities provide meals to home-bound adults 60 years of age and older residing in Brunswick County. The hot midday meals are delivered by volunteer drivers.

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any homebound seniors can’t prepare a hot meal for themselves. To make sure area seniors get a hot meal each day, Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. serves 200 meals a day at Senior Centers in Brunswick County, and

delivers up to 240 hot meals through its Meals on Wheels program.

The national Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is the oldest, largest organization representing community-based Senior Nutrition Program. BSRI is a member of the MOWAA, so we bring nutrition programs to Brunswick County.

The Meals on Wheels program is meant to promote better health among older people and to help them maintain independence and stay in their own home.

Some older people have limited mobility and can’t travel. Home-

delivered meals are available for people 60 and older who can’t prepare meals, don’t have someone to do this for them, and can’t come to the senior center for congregate meals. Spouses may be eligible too.

“We serve 73 homebound from the Shallotte Center,” said Shelley Cooper, Nutrition Coordinator at the Shallotte Senior Center. “In some cases we are the only person the client sees all day, so if we can take a few minutes to ask how they are, if they need anything, or just give them a hug, it means so much to them.”

The Meals on Wheels program depends on volunteer drivers to deliver hot meals to seniors in their homes.

“We need drivers desperately in Leland and Shallotte,” Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Powell said. “Calabash could use backup drivers. It’s important to have backup drivers in case there’s a problem with the regular driver.”

Photos by Sarah Powell

Every weekday, BSRI Meals on Wheels volunteers delivering more than 200 hot meals to homebound seniors.

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Photos by Sarah Powell

Hot meals are prepared every weekday.

Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers arrive at the senior center between 10 and 10:30 a.m. and pick up their route sheets. Drivers collect a hot pack and a cooler for each meal.

Drivers load the meals into their vehicle and begin their route, plotted out on Mapquest so it’s easy to navigate and there’s no doubling back. There may be as few as five or as many as 14 stops on a Meals on Wheels route.

Routes are set up to take less than an hour and 15 minutes.

Volunteers may choose how often they’d like to deliver Meals on Wheels.

“We like them to have a consistent schedule,” Powell said. “Once a week is OK, or two days a week, or every day— it all depends on their schedule. And we always need backup people who we can call if another driver can’t make it.”

All Meals on Wheels drivers must pass a background check and use their own vehicle. Drivers can be reimbursed for mileage if they choose.

To learn more about volunteering, call Sarah Powell at (910) 754-2300.

“Call BSRI at (910) 754-2300 if you are interested in getting Meals on Wheels,” Powell said.

If you have a neighbor you’re concerned about, the senior center will ask its case management team to interview anyone interested in the program to see if they qualify.

Left and Below: Volunteer Mary Fitzgerald delivers a hot midday meal to Mrs. Rubby.

Bottom: Meals on Wheels volunteer Mike Clune pays a visit to Mrs. Marie.

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Volunteers

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We Need Meals On Wheels Drivers!

Help BSRI feed hundreds of homebound seniors in our county per day. You can help make a difference by delivering one hot lunchtime meal to a senior in need.

Find a location that is convenient for you and volunteer to deliver in that area. We have many locations to choose from, all in need of your services. We operate out Photo by Sarah Powell of three major senior centers: Volunteer Mary Fitzgerald delivers Meals on Wheels for Shallotte, Leland and homebound seniors in the Shallotte area.

Southport. BSRI also delivers meals from the Ash and Calabash Senior delivering Meals on Wheels! For more information, contact Sarah Powell at Centers.

(910) 754-2300 or spowell@bsrinc.org.

Anyone can make a difference

BARK Brings Meals to Furry Friends Brunswick Area Responsible K-9 (BARK) Owners is a local organization whose mission is to educate and promote responsible pet ownership and to aid and assist pet owners in need. They’ve been operating in Brunswick County for more than 15 years.

In May of 1998, pet owners of Brunswick County, N.C., united for the first time with a common goal. Within the first few years, BARK’s members formed a well-organized pet therapy program under the certification of Therapy Dogs Incorporated.

The pet therapy program provides education, affection and comfort to individuals in local nursing homes and public school systems.

In 2006, BARK initiated a new program, Meals on Wheels 4 Pets. The Meals on Wheels 4 Pets program aids homedelivered meal recipients by providing pet food at no cost on a monthly basis.

In February 2010, Bark Park at Shallotte Park was opened to the public and their pets. Bark Park was a joint effort between Brunswick County Parks and Recreation and Brunswick Area Responsible K-9 (BARK) Owners. BARK members hope to raise money to bring more Bark Parks to Brunswick County.

If you’d like to know more about BARK and determine how you can donate, check out www.barknc.org.

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What’s for Lunch?

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

November Fall/Winter 2015

*Menus subject to change*

Monday

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3 Election Day

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Meatballs W/ Marinara Sauce & Buttered Pasta Green Beans 100% Citrus Fruit Juice Dinner Roll Milk 9 Wk 2

Chicken Chow Mein Brown Rice Carrots Fruited Jell-O Crunchy Noodles Milk

Enchilada Pie Kale Corn Citrus Fruit Roll Milk

Herbed Pork Loin Boiled Cabbage Roasted Root Vegetables Cookie Enriched Bread Milk

Cider Glazed ChickenThigh Rice Pilaf Peas & Carrots Mixed Fruit Wheat Roll Milk

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Beef Patty W/ Onion Gravy Baked Potato Ratatouille Apple Brown Betty Hamburger Bun Milk

Manhattan SeafoodChowder White Rice Corn Applesauce Saltine Crackers Milk

Chicken Pot Pie Green Beans Butter & Herb Carrots 100% Citrus Fruit Juice Wheat Bread Milk

Beef Stroganoff W/ Egg Noodles Brussel Sprouts Citrus Fruit Wheat Bread Milk

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Oven Fried Chicken Sweet Potatoes Broccoli & Cauliflower Biscuit Cookie Milk

Beef & Broccoli Egg Fried Rice Stir Fried Vegetables Apple Dinner Roll Milk 24

Mac & Cheese W/ Ham Mixed Greens Zucchini & Tomatoes Brownie Dinner Roll Milk 26 BSRI CLOSED

Jambalaya Dirty Rice Corn Citrus Fruit Enriched Bread Milk

23 Wk 4

Chicken Fajitas Black Beans Peppers and Onions Corn Salsa 100% Citrus Fruit Juice 6" Flour Tortillas Milk 25

Roast Turkey ChickenW/ Leg Qtr Sliced Brown Rice Gravy Succotash Mashed Potatoes Citrus FruitSauce Cranberry Biscuit Peas & Carrots Milk Roll Dinner Milk

Shrimp & SausageStew Grits Squash/Onions 100% Citrus Fruit Juice Dinner Roll Milk

Chicken Marsala Cheesy Hashbrowns Chopped Spinach Pears Wheat Bread Milk

Baked Ziti Italian Green Beans Stewed Tomatoes Cookie Italian Bread Milk

Pot Roast Mashed Potatoes Warm Apples & Cranberries Side Salad W/ Dressing Enriched Bread Milk

30 Wk 5 Baked Ham W/ Pineapple Sauce Green Beans Oven Fried Potatoes Banana Pudding Wheat Bread Milk

CALL OR CONTACT YOUR SENIOR CENTER/SITE TO RESERVE YOUR MEALS **24 HR ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUESTED

Menu Suggestions are Welcomed, And Contributions Are Appreciated!

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Ash Senior Site

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Brunswick Senior Buzz Ash Seniors always

Ash Senior Center

enjoy exercising!

Virginia Long, Manager Waccamaw Community Building 58555 Waccamaw School Road Ash, NC 28420 Call 910-287-3998 for reservations Operating Hours: 10 am -2:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Lunch Served at 11:45am

Activity Calender NOVEMBER 2015 SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Tuesday 3 10am 10:45am 11am 12:00 12:30

10 10am 10:45am 11am 12:00 12:30 17 10am 10:45am 11am 12:00 12:30

Board Puzzle Exercise TV Game Show LUNCH Social & Puzzles

5 10am 10:45am 11am 12:00 12:30

Board Puzzle Exercise TV Game Show LUNCH Social & Puzzles

Board Puzzle Exercise TV Game Show LUNCH Community News

12 10am 10:45am 11am 12:00 12:30

Board Puzzle Exercise TV Game Show LUNCH Social & Puzzles

Board Puzzle Exercise TV Game Show LUNCH Social & Puzzles

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Thursday

Board Puzzle Exercise “Better Choices” (Nutrition w/ Morgan) 12:00 LUNCH

19 10am Board Puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11am TV Game Show NUTRITION PRESENTATION

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B.D. PARTY BSRI CLOSED

Nutrition Presentation

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Boiling Spring Lakes Senior Site

Brunswick Senior Buzz 13 BSRI/BSL Senior Site at Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department 1 Leeds Road Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461 910-363-0018

BSRI Nutrition Program Operating Hours: 10am to 2pm Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Karen Kirkman, BSRI/ BSL Site Manager 910-754-2300; kkirkman@bsrinc.org

Activity Calendar

November 2015

*Subject to change

Monday 2

Tuesday 3

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

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9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am Cardio Fitness 6pm Yoga 6pm Beading Class

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

Wednesday 4 10:25am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

11 9am Yoga-Pilates Combo

11am Spa Day at BCC 6pm Yoga

17 10:15am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

23 10:15am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

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observance of Veterans Day

BLOOD DRIVE 1:30pm-6pm

6pm Yoga

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10:25am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

10:25am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

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

13 11am-2pm Senior Thanksgiving Gathering

CLOSED in

25 9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 6pm Yoga

10am Mah Jong 10am Garden Club 6pm Yoga

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

Friday 6

10am Mah Jong

6pm Beading Class 16

Thursday 5

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

20 10am Mah Jong 6pm Yoga

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

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CLOSED in

CLOSED in

observance of

observance of

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

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

Polish Festival Trip to Castle Hayne On Saturday, November 7th!

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1490 Village Road, NE Leland, NC 28451 371-3560

The Brunswick Center at Leland

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

Trazia Holmes, Assistant Director

Activity Calendar

November 2015

Subject to change

Monday

Tuesday

2 8:30 Coffee w/friends 9 Billiards 10 Crafts w/Bobbie 10:30 Jeopardy 11 Arthritis Exercise 11:45 Devotion 12:30 Painting w/Bobbie and Geri-Fit 1 Dominos

3 8:30 F.I.T 9 Billiards 9 Computer Basics 9:15 Core Basics 9:45 B.E 10 What’s happening 10:30 Beyond Computer Basics 11 Pictionary 11:45 Devotion Voting Day

9 8:30 Coffee w/friends 9 Billiards 10 Crafts w/Bobbie 10:30 Veterans Recognition 11 Arthritis Exercise 11:45 Devotion 12:30 Painting w/Bobbie & Geri-Fit 1 Shuffleboard

10 11 8:30 F.I.T 9 Billiards 9 Computer Basics 9:15 Core Basics 9:45 B.E 10 Nutrition With Beverly 10:30 Beyond Computer Basics 11 Senior Tarheel Legislator 11:45 Devotion 1 Phase 10

16 8:30 Coffee w/friends 9 Billiards 10 Crafts w/Bobbie 10:30 Price is Right 11 Arthritis Exercise 11:45 Devotion 12:30 Painting w/Bobbie and Geri-Fit 1 Corn hole

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17 8:30 F.I.T 9 Billiards 9 Computer Basics 9:15 Core Basics 9:45 B.E 10 Word pictures 10:30 Beyond Computer Basics 11 Diabetes awareness 11:30 Blood Pressure Checks 11:45 Devotion 1 Rummikub 23 24 8:30 Coffee w/friends 8:30 F.I.T 9 Billiards 9 Billiards 10 Crafts w/Bobbie 9 Computer Basics 10:30 Thanksgiving word game 9:15 Core Basics 11 Arthritis Exercise 9:45 B.E 11:45 Devotion 10 Giving Thanks 12:30 Painting w/Bobbie and 10:30 Beyond Computer Basics Geri-Fit 11 Stuff the Turkey 1 Horseshoes 11:30 Thanksgiving Word Search 11:45 Devotion 1 Crossword Puzzle Social 30 8:30 Coffee w/friends 9 Billiards 10 Crafts w/Bobbie 10:30 Wheel of Fortune 11 Arthritis Exercise 11:45 Devotion 12:30 Painting w/Bobbie and Geri-Fit 1 Skip-bo

Wednesday

Thursday

4 8:30 Coffee w/friends 9 Billiards 9:45 Line Dancing 10 Simple Sewing 11 Arthritis Exercise 12:30 Painting w/ Bobbie 2:30 Zumba Gold 3 Gentle Wave Flow Yoga

5 8:30 Coffee w/friends 9 Billiards 9:30 Balance Stability 10:30 Bingo 11:45 Devotion 12:30 Track Walk 2 Checkers

6 9 Billiards 10 Crafts w/Bobbie 10:30 Make an instrument 11 Arthritis Exercise 11:30 Music 12:30 Painting w/Bobbie and Geri-Fit 1:30 TGIF Gentle Stretch/ Strength 2 Gentle Wave Flow Yoga

12 8:30 Coffee w/friends 9 Billiards 9:30 Balance Stability 10:30 Bingo 11:45 Devotion 12:30 Track Walk 1 Corn hole 2 Marbles

13 9 Billiards 10 Crafts w/Bobbie 10:30 What am I 11 Arthritis Exercise 11:30 Music 12:30 Painting w/Bobbie and Geri-Fit 1:30 TGIF Gentle Stretch/Strength 2 Gentle Wave Flow Yoga

18 8:30 Coffee w/friends 9 Billiards 9:45 Line Dancing 10 Simple Sewing 11 Arthritis Exercise 12:30 Painting w/ Bobbie 2:30 Zumba Gold 3 Gentle Wave Flow Yoga

19 8:30 Coffee w/friends 9 Billiards 9:30 Balance Stability 10:30 Bingo 11:45 Devotion 1 Sadie Hawkins Dance

20 9 Billiards 10 Crafts w/Bobbie 10:30 Birthdays 11 Arthritis Exercise 11:30 Music 12:30 Painting w/Bobbie and Geri-Fit 1:30 TGIF Gentle Stretch/ Strength 2 Gentle Wave Flow Yoga

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27 9 Billiards 10 Crafts w/Bobbie 10 Bible Trivia 11 Arthritis Exercise 11:30 Music 12:30 Painting w/Bobbie and Geri-Fit 1:30 TGIF Gentle Stretch/ Strength 2 Gentle Wave Flow Yoga

Drop-in Activities: Puzzles, Computer, Books Newspaper, Cards, TV, Exercise equipment, Coffee, shuffleboard, Corn hole, Horseshoes, Socialization, walking track, Board games

Friday

Lunch served At 12 noon.

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

Leland Senior Center

November 2015 1490 Village Road, NE Leland, NC 28451 (910) 371-3560

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Trazia Holmes, Leland Senior Center Asst. Director

Hours of Operation 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Monday-Friday

Some of the seniors from Leland got together to enjoy some good ole southern cooking at Casey’s Buffet in Wilmington.

The Center will be Want to be heard?

CLOSED Express your concerns St. John Missionary Wednesday, Nov 11 about current For Veterans Day. challenges faced by our Baptist Church in Thursday, Nov. 26 senior community.

Bolivia will hold a Friday, Nov. 27 Senior Tarheel Senior Luncheon.

For Thanksgiving.

Legislator, Leland Seniors will Tuesday, Nov. 3 open the program meals and activities Brian Flanagan will be on site at 11:00 am with singing. will be at the field house due to voting. Tuesday, November 10

Saturday, November 21 at 11:00 am

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We’re Thankful for…..

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16 November 2015

We’re Thankful for…..

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18 November 2015

Calabash Senior Site

Brunswick Senior Buzz Ashley Johnson, Site Manager Calabash Presbyterian Church 8820 Old Georgetown Road Sunset Beach, NC 28468 RSVP; call 910-368-5348 Operating Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

ABOVE: ABOVE:

Nancy, Marcy and Helen Exercise with the Instructor, Joanne (in blue)

Marcy, Lucy and Frances enjoy exercising together before Frances leaves the Calabash site.

Activity Calendar

November 2015

Subject to change

Monday

Photo from : “http://www.seniorcarectrs.com”

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Now offering Corn toss game Daily!

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Free Blood Pressure checks monthly

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Dietitian Speaker Monthly Presentation by Beverly Johnson

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“Better Choices” Presentation by: Morgan, Co-Op Extension Agent for Nutritional education– LAST 3! & SNAP~Call Benefits presentation! for details

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Call for more details & times for presentations

2 10:00am - 11am 11:15am 12:00pm 12:30pm

“Better Choices” w/ Morgan 12:00pm~Exercise Senior Lunch Cards & Games

9 10:00am - 11am 11:15am 12:00pm 12:30pm

“Better Choices” w/ Morgan 12:00pm~Exercise Senior Lunch Cards & Games

16 10:00am - 11am 11:15am 12:00pm 12:30pm

Wednesday

Friday

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

6 10:00am Reading & Puzzle's w/Coffee & Snack 10:45am BINGO 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Cards & Games

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BSRI CLOSED

10:00am Reading & Puzzle's w/Coffee & Snack 10:45am BINGO 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Cards & Games 18

“Better Choices” w/ Morgan 12:00pm~Exercise Senior Lunch Cards & Games

10:00am Reading & Puzzle's w/Coffee & Snack 10:50– Sandra Speaking about NEW activities!

11:15am 12:00pm~Exercise 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Cards & Games

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

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

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

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20 10:00am Reading & Puzzle's w/Coffee & Snack 10:45am BINGO 12:00pm Senior Lunch 12:15pm Blood pressure 1:00pm Cards & Games 27

BSRI CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Oak Island/Sunset Harbor

November 2015 Oak Island Senior Site (Community Center) 102 S E 47th Street Oak Island, NC 28461 754-2300

Operating Hours Tue, Wed & Thur 10:00 am—2 p.m Lunch served at 11:45 am

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Sunset Harbor Senior Site Operating Hours: 9:30am-1:30pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Lunch Served at 11:45am

Karen Kirkman, Manager 3911 Hickory View Bolivia, NC 28422 Call 910-754-2300 to RSVP

Activity Calendar

Activity Calendar

November 2015—Subject to change

NOVEMBER 2015 SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Tuesday

Thursday

3 10:15 am Books Exchange 10:30 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 pm Card Games & Social Time

5 10:30 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:15 pm Menu Discussion 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 pm Card Games & Social Time

10 10:15 am Books Exchange 10:30 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 pm Card Games & Social Time 17 10:30 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 pm Card Games & Social Time

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

24 10:15 am Books Exchange 10:30 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 pm Card Games & Social Time

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Tuesday 3 9:30am

BSRI CLOSED

5 Social

9:30am

Social

10:30am Bingo

10:30am Bingo

11:45am Lunch

11:45am Lunch

12:45pm Arts & Crafts

12:45pm Arts & Crafts

10

12

9:30am

19 10:30 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 pm Card Games & Social Time

Thursday

Social

9:30am

Social

10:30am Bingo

10:30am Bingo

11:45am Lunch

11:45am Lunch

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19

9:30am

Social

9:30am

Social

10:30am Bingo

10:30am Bingo

11:45am Lunch

11:45am Lunch

12:45pm Arts & Crafts

12:45pm Arts & Crafts

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9:30am

Social

CLOSED

10:30am Bingo

THANKSGIVING

11:45am Lunch

DAY

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The Brunswick Center at Shallotte

NOVEMBER 2015

Brunswick Senior Buzz

Activity Calendar

NOVEMBER

Subject to change Monday

Tuesday

2

3

8:30 10 am 10am

GeriFit Weekly Updates Beginner Line Dancing 10:30am Line Dancing 11am Exercise Class 11:45am Lunch 12:15pm Bingo 1:15pm Tai Chi with Dean 1:30pm Knit/Crochet Group 2:30pm Zumba Gold

9:30am 10am 10:30am 11am Noon 12:45pm 1:15pm 2:15pm

9 8:30 10 am 10am

10 WE HONOR OUR VETERANS GeriFit Weekly Updates Beginner Line Dancing Line Dancing Exercise Class Lunch Bingo Advisory Committee Computer Class Tai Chi with Dean Knit/Crochet Group Zumba Gold

10:30am 11am 11:45am 12:15pm 12:15pm 1pm 1:15pm 1:30pm 2:30pm 16 8:30 GeriFit 10am Weekly Updates 10am Beginner Line Dancing 10:30am Line Dancing 11am Exercise Class 11:45am Lunch 12:15pm Bingo 1:15pm Tai Chi with Dean 1:30pm Knit/Crochet Group 2pm Table Tennis 2:30pm Zumba Gold

23 8:30 GeriFit 10am Weekly Updates and Beginner Line Dancing 10:30am Line Dancing 11am Exercise Class 11:45am Lunch 12:15pm Bingo 1:15pm Tai Chi with Dean 1:30pm Knit/Crochet Group 2pm Table Tennis 2:30pm Zumba Gold 30 8:30 10am 10am

GeriFit Weekly Updates Beginner Line Dancing 10:30am Line Dancing 11am Exercise Class 11:45am Lunch 12:15pm Bingo 1:15pm Tai Chi with Dean 1:30pm Knit/Crochet Group 2:30pm Zumba Gold

ELECTION DAY Trivia Board Games Low Impact Exercise Exercise Lunch Crafts Tai Chi with Dean Yoga with Charlotte

10am

Documentary Film “Honor Flight– One Last Mission”

11:45am Noon 12:45pm 1:15pm 2:15pm

Red Hats Visit Lunch Crafts Tai Chi with Dean Yoga with Charlotte

17 ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN OUR NEW SHALLOTTE CENTER

10:30am 11am Noon 12:45pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 24

Low Impact Exercise Exercise Lunch Crafts Tai Chi with Dean Yoga with Charlotte

THANKSGIVING DAY CELEBRATION

9:30am 10:30am 11am Noon 12:45pm 1:15pm 2:15pm

Brain Games Low Impact Exercise Exercise Lunch Crafts Tai Chi with Dean Yoga with Charlotte

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS NOVEMBER 1ST REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR CLOCK BACK ONE HOUR

Wednesday 4 8:30 10am 10:30am 11am 11am Noon 12:30pm 1pm 1pm 1pm 2pm 11

Thursday 5

GeriFit Beginner Line Dancing Line Dancing Adult Coloring Club Exercise Class Lunch Bridge Shopping Paint & Take Rummikub Table Tennis

CENTER CLOSED

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MOOSE LODGE LUNCHEON 8:30 GeriFit 10am Beginner Line Dancing 10:30am Line Dancing 11am Adult Coloring 11am Exercise Class Noon Lunch 12:30pm Bridge 1pm Shopping 1pm Paint & Take 1pm Rummikub 2pm Table Tennis 25 8:30 GeriFit 10am Beginner Line Dancing 10:30am Line Dancing 11am Exercise Class Noon Lunch 12:30pm Bridge 1pm Shopping 1pm Rummikub 2pm Table Tennis

Daily Activities Available 8:00AM to 4:00PM Pool Puzzles Quilting/Sewing Computers Shuffleboard Wii, Cards, Games, Exercise Room

Holiday Shopping

8:30 am 10am 10:30am 11am Noon Noon

Computer Class Yoga Low Impact Exercise Exercise Class Lunch Nutrition Presentation 12:30pm Intro to Microsoft Office Suite 12:45pm Crafts 1:15pm Tai Chi with Dean 2:30pm Zumba Gold 12 8:30 am Computer Class 10am Yoga 10:30am Low Impact Exercise 11am Exercise Class Noon Lunch 12:30pm Intro to Microsoft Office Suite 12:45 Crafts 1:15pm Tai Chi with Dean 2:30pm Zumba Gold

Friday 6 8:30am 9:30am 10am 11am

11am 11:45am 12:15pm 12:30pm 1:30pm 2pm 13 8:30am 9:30am 11am 11am 11am 11:45am 12:15pm 12:30pm 1:30pm 2pm

Computer Class Ladies Pool BP Checks Living with Less Workshop Dr. Gregory Pilates Lunch Bingo Art Class Scrabble Tai Chi with Keith

Computer Class Ladies Pool Universal Health Care Pilates Table Tennis Lunch Bingo Art Class Scrabble Tai Chi with Keith

19 8:30am 10am 10:30am 11am 11:30 Noon 12:30pm

20 BIRTHDAY DAY 8:30 am Computer Class 9:30am Ladies Pool 10am BP Checks 11am Pilates 11am Table Tennis 11:45am Lunch 12:15pm Bingo 12:30pm Art Class 1:30pm Scrabble 2pm Tai Chi with Keith

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Computer Class Yoga Low Impact Exercise Exercise Class Sip “n” Chat Lunch Intro to Microsoft Office Suite 12:45pm Crafts 1pm Phase 10 1:15pm Tai Chi with Dean 2:30 Zumba Gold

CENTER CLOSED

CENTER CLOSED

GERI-FIT Boost Available For Purchase During Center Hours 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

BEGINS THIS MONTH EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY AT 8:30AM GERI-FIT IS A GROUP STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS OF ALL SENIOR AGES AND FITNESS LEVELS

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte

November 2015 3620 Express Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 Call 910-754-2300 to make a reservation

Brunswick Senior Buzz 21 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Anne Gass, Center Director Note: office and activity hours vary because of scheduled events after 4pm

A Message from Anne...

November 17th marks the first year of our being in the new senior center location. We recognize that today's retirees span quite an age range and have different interests and preferences. In the past year, programs and activities have been added and expanded in an effort to meet these needs. Participation has significantly increased with new people registering daily. As we reflect on this year, Kathy and I thank all of you for your continued support and we wish you a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving.

ONGOING & FEATURED EVENTS Weekly Update/Sip ‘n Chat Share your questions, comments, and suggestions with us on Mondays at 10:00am and every third Thursday at 11:30am. Come. Sit a spell.

We’ll brew the coffee!

Paint & Take Winter will be here before you can say “brrrr.” Be a step ahead in decorating your home for the holidays by joining us for this month’s adorable (and easy) snowman on canvas. When? Wed, Nov 11th, at 1:00pm. Cost is $8 (to cover supplies) Reserve your space.

Sign up by Friday, Nov 9th.

Note: bring something to protect your clothes in case there is a spill, splash, or smudge!

Thanks So Much! Our yard sale was a huge success thanks to all the great donations and to those who snagged some really fabulous finds!

Celebrate Birthdays with song and cake on the last Friday of every month!

We look forward to seeing your happy face!

Check your Blood Pressure with LPN Billie Fulford of Amedisys every 1st and 3rd Friday at 10:00am. No appointment needed.

Loose Change Challenge We offer some awesome activities at our Senior Center and you can help us continue to bring them to you. Round up all that loose change that’s hiding in the bottom of your purse or in your jacket pocket, then donate those coins to our Senior Center. We’ll put them to good use. Thanks.

New—Adult Coloring Club Psychologists* say coloring helps relieve stress and gives us a feeling of real accomplishment. Join adult coloring enthusiast and advocate Chris Bork Wed, Nov 4th and 18th at 11:00am for this fun social activity that’s sweeping the nation. We’ll provide colored pencils and some designs for you to choose from. You are welcome to bring your own supplies if you have them. Take a trip back in time and let your inner child play! *Emalee Quickel, Clinical Psychologist & Assistant Professor of Psychology at Coastal Carolina University

New — Living with Less Workshop

Exercise Classes-Have Fun. Get Fit.

Friday, Nov 6th, 11:00am

Instructor Angela Ruel invites you to connect with friends and make new ones as you work your body, mind, and spirit in an enjoyable and supportive class. She says it’s all about being able to do the things you enjoy in life. Physical problems are no problem—do what you can. Get better as you go. It’s a very rewarding experience.

Older adults often stay in touch with the past through possessions—but less can actually be more! In this workshop, Dr. Sandy Gregory explores how downsizing can be liberating and offer greater safety in the home as well as reduced expenses. The challenges of downsizing are covered as well as tips and options for where to find help for the journey—and even enjoy the new adventure! Mark your calendar now for this enlightening workshop. ***** Dr. Sandy C. Gregory is the founding director of North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry (NCBAM) established in 2009 with the mission to help aging adults maintain their independence. Under Dr. Gregory’s leadership, the unique ministry has birthed statewide programs and services targeting the key reasons aging adults lose their independence. Through its strong partnerships with Baptist churches, state government agencies, and the private sector, NCBAM impacts the lives of thousands of aging adults in North Carolina each year.

Day Mon

Class Description Aerobics & Muscle Toning

Time 11:00 am

Tues Low Impact/Body Sculpting

10:30 am

High Impact/Body Sculpting

11:00 am

Wed

Stretch, Strengthen, Tone

11:00 am

Thur

Low Impact/Body Sculpting

10:30 am

High Impact/Body Sculpting

11:00 am

Monthly Quote — The month of November makes me feel that life is passing more quickly. In an effort to slow it down, I try to fill the hours more meaningfully. Henry Rollins

22 Brunswick Senior Buzz 3620 Express Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 Call 910-754-2300 to make a reservation

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte Anne Gass, Center Director Note: office and activity hours vary because of scheduled events after 4pm

November 2015 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

ONGOING & FEATURED EVENTS Announcing the “Poet’s Corner” Calling all senior poets! Do you write your own poetry? We’d love to read them and share your talent with your fellow seniors by featuring one poem each month (space permitting) in the Brunswick Senior Buzz! We’ll also proudly display copies of all submissions* at the Shallotte Senior Center. Sound good? Be one of the first to participate! Here’s what you do:  

If you’re 55 or older, register at the Shallotte Senior Center and get your member number! If you’ve already registered, thank you! Don’t know your member number? Call us.

Follow the instructions below. For the January 2016 Buzz edition, submit your poem not later than Nov 25th. *Note: BSRI has a no-solicitation policy. We cannot promote any works you may have published or wish to sell. We reserve the right to determine the eligibility of submissions. Our decision is final.

Poem must meet these criteria:       

How to submit your poem:

Your own original work; include a meaningful title Include your first and last name underneath the title Must fit in a maximum space of 3.75” wide by 5.0” long—newsletter space is limited Typed using Arial, Times New Roman, or Lucida Sans (no italics/script/bold, etc., or tiny space-saving fonts!)

1.5 line spacing; flush left or centered; no graphics Open subject, but keep it PG13 One submission per person per month

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Email poem as an MS Word or MS Publisher attachment only. Don’t embed in the email or use other formats.

Send to Anne Gass at agass@bsrinc.org.

Email must include your name, a phone number, and your member number. Important: type “Poets Corner” in subject line.

If you’d like to tell us a little about yourself and why you write poetry, include that in your email. Note: the information you provide may be published without further approval.

Senior Safety is #1 Priority

Member Dave Henn “attacks” instructor Dean (in blue) who demonstrates how to defend against it

Tai Chi instructor, Dean Sutzer, recently shared valuable information with his students about how seniors can protect themselves and their loved ones in a life-threatening situation. Dean stressed that “being safe” means being aware of your surroundings, thinking about vulnerabilities, and planning ahead. Students enjoyed learning and practicing a few simple, easy-to-do (and remember) handdefense techniques which will better empower and enable them to eventually get to a place of safety— which is the ultimate goal.

Craft Classes Explore your creativity! Add a personal touch to the holiday this year by making your own Christmas cards.

We’ll show you how. Card-making classes are scheduled for: Tuesday and Thursday, Nov 3rd and 5th Beginners and seasoned crafters alike will enjoy making this gorgeous Deco Mesh Wreath for the holidays.

Once you learn how, you’ll be looking for an “excuse” to make more! Wreath classes are scheduled for: Tuesday and Thursday Nov 10th, 12th, 17th and 19th Please sign up the Friday before the scheduled class.

Member Donna Henn keeps instructor Dean at bay with an effective defensive move

Honor Flight Documentary Film In honor of our veterans, we are proud to show the documentary film:

“Honor Flight—One Last Mission” on Tuesday, Nov 10th at 10:00am. The film is about a town that decided to send their WW II veterans to the memorial in Washington, DC. This event is presented by the Lower Cape Fear Hospice (LCFH) which is a part of a national program called “We Honor Veterans.” Community Outreach Coordinator, Haylie Long, will speak briefly before the showing and, afterwards, she will talk about their Veteran Program and suggest ways you can get involved. Visit the LCFH website at www.lchf.org.

October 2015

Supply Senior Site *SOCIALIZATION *COFFEE & SNACKS *WALKING TRAIL *SHUFFLEBOARD *CORNHOLE

(Subject to Change)

Monday

Wednesday

2

4

10am

Games/cards/reading puzzles/crafts Noon Lunch & announcements 12:30pm Exercise

11am

9

11

10am

11am

10am

Games/cards/reading puzzles/crafts Noon Lunch & announcements 12:30pm Exercise

Noon

Noon

11am Noon

25

10am

11am

Noon

Friday 6

Cards/games/reading Bingo/crafts Lunch & announcements

10am 11am Noon 12:30pm

Painting W/Jean Groon Flu Shots Lunch & announcements Exercise

13 Cards/games/reading Bingo/crafts Lunch & announcements

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23 Games/cards/reading puzzles/crafts Noon Lunch & announcements 12:30pm Exercise

*HORSESHOES *BOARD GAMES *RUMMIKUB *BOOKS *NEWSPAPER

Activity Calendar

October 2015

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

Daily Activities

April Stout, Manager Location: Lockwood Folly Community Bldg.

1691 Stanbury Road Supply, NC 28462

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

20 Cards/games/reading Bingo/crafts Lunch & announcements

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

27 Cards/games/reading Bingo/crafts Blood pressure checks Lunch & announcements

30 10am

Games/cards/reading puzzles/crafts Noon Lunch & announcements 12:30pm Exercise

Community Partners

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

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Around and About

Brunswick Senior Buzz

November 2015

Around and About

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The Brunswick Center at Southport

November 2015 Monday

Southport Senior Center Activity Calendar Subject to change Tuesday

2 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Boot Camp 9:30 Hand & Foot 9:30 Beginner Tai Chi Forms 10:30 Beg. Tai Chi 10:45 Easy Does It 12 Yoga 1:30 Mah Jongg 1:30 Beginning Ballroom Dance 2:45 Total Body Conditioning

3 9:30 Party Bridge 10 FREE Crafting 10 MOB 10:30 Yoga w/ Ella Hill 12:00 Walgreens Presentation 12:00 Beginning Yoga 1 Silver Paddles 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core 12:30 You too can Draw 4:45 LI Aerobics 6:30 Square Dancing

9 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Boot Camp 9:30 Hand & Foot 9:30 Beginner Tai Chi Forms 10:30 Beg. Tai Chi 10:45 Easy Does It 12 Yoga 1:30 Mah Jongg 1:30 Beginning Ballroom Dance 2:45 Total Body Conditioning

10 9:30 Party Bridge 10 FREE Crafting 10 MOB 10:30 Yoga w/ Ella Hill 12:00 Walgreens Presentation 12:00 Beginning Yoga 1 Silver Paddles 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core 12:30 You too can Draw 4:45 LI Aerobics 6:30 Square Dancing

16 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Boot Camp 9:30 Hand & Foot 9:30 Beginner Tai Chi Forms 10:30 Beg. Tai Chi 10:45 Easy Does It 12 Yoga 1:30 Mah Jongg 1:30 Beginning Ballroom Dance 2:45 Total Body Conditioning

23 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Boot Camp 9:30 Hand & Foot 9:30 Beginner Tai Chi Forms 10:30 Beg. Tai Chi 10:45 Easy Does It 12 Yoga 1:30 Mah Jongg 1:30 Beginning Ballroom Dance 2:45 Total Body Conditioning

30 9:30 Mah Jongg 9:30 Boot Camp 9:30 Hand & Foot 9:30 Beginner Tai Chi Forms 10:30 Beg. Tai Chi 10:45 Easy Does It 12 Yoga 1:30 Mah Jongg 1:30 Beginning Ballroom Dance 2:45 Total Body Conditioning

Brunswick Senior Buzz

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

4 9 Thrift Store & Coastal Grand 9-12 Begin, Adv., Int. Watercolor 9:30 Boot Camp 9:30 Intermediate Tai Chi Forms 10 Jewelry 101 10:30 Tai Chi-Weights 10:45 Easy Does It 12 Bible Study 12 Yoga 12:30 Polymer Clay 12:30 Silver Samurai 12:30 Games 5:45 Karate-PNR 11 Center CLOSED for Veterans Day

5 10 Knit & Chain Gang 10 Décor and Design 10 MOB 10:30 Bible Study 12 Candlelight Reflections 12:30 Games 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core 1:30 Beg. Line Dance 2 Int./Adv. Line Dance 2:30 Symmetry and Ellipses 2:45 Relax and Restore

6 9 Cell Phone Workshop 9 LI Aerobics 9 Geri Fit 9:30 Advanced Tai Chi Forms 10:15 You Can Do It! 10 Decor & Design 10:30 Intermediate Tai Chi 11:30 Total Body Conditioning 12:30 Games 1:30 Hand Drumming

12 10 Knit & Chain Gang 10 Décor and Design 10 MOB 10:30 Bible Study 12:30 Games 1-3 Rep. David Rouzer 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core 1:30 Beg. Line Dance 2 Int./Adv. Line Dance 2:30 Symmetry and Ellipses 2:45 Relax and Restore

13 9 LI Aerobics 9 Geri Fit 9:30 Advanced Tai Chi Forms 10:15 You Can Do It! 10 Decor & Design 10:30 Intermediate Tai Chi 11:30 Total Body Conditioning 12:30 Games 6 Gospel Sing

17 9:30 Party Bridge 10 FREE Crafting 10 MOB 10:30 Yoga w/ Ella Hill 12:00 Walgreens Presentation 12:00 Beginning Yoga 1 Silver Paddles 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core 2:30 You too can draw 4:45 LI Aerobics 6:30 Square Dancing

18 9-12 Begin, Adv., Int. Watercolor 9:30 Boot Camp 9:30 Intermediate Tai Chi Forms 10 Jewelry 101 10:30 Tai Chi-Weights 10:45 Easy Does It 12 Bible Study 12 Yoga 12:30 Polymer Clay 12:30 Silver Samurai 12:30 Games 5:45 Karate-PNR

19 10 Knit & Chain Gang 10 Decor & Design 10 Deco Mesh 10 MOB 10:30 Bible Study 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core 1:30 Beg. Line Dance 2 Int./Adv. Line Dance 2:30 Symmetry and Ellipses 2:45 Relax and Restore

20 10-5 Crafters Bazaar 10 Decor & Design 12:30 Games 5 Quilt Drawing

24 9:30 Party Bridge 10 FREE Crafting 10 MOB 10:30 Yoga w/ Ella Hill 12:00 Walgreens Presentation 12:00 Beginning Yoga 1 Silver Paddles 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core 2:30 You too can draw 4:45 LI Aerobics 6:30 Square Dancing

25 9-12 Begin, Adv., Int. Watercolor 9:30 Boot Camp 9:30 Intermediate Tai Chi Forms 10 Jewelry 101 10:30 Tai Chi-Weights 10:45 Easy Does It 12 Bible Study 12 Yoga 12:30 Polymer Clay 12:30 Silver Samurai 12:30 Games 5:45 Karate-PNR

26 Center CLOSED for Thanksgiving

27 Center CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Congregate Lunch is Served 11:45am-12:15pm

November 2015

The Brunswick Center at Southport

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Directors Desk...

Welcome Fall! I am excited to see “Pumpkin Spice” flavor return! This is the center’s busy season. We love seeing you have fun and enjoy yourself!

There are great things coming. We were awarded the Lowes Home Improvement Heroes Program. Our facility received a much-needed face lift in October. Please excuse our mess! Meals on Wheels operated out of the kitchens back door!

It’s OUR pleasure!

Susan Whitley, Director 1513 N. Howe St., Ste. 1 Southport, NC 28461 Phone 910-454-0583 Office Hours: 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday Lunch Served from 11:45am-12:15pm

~Susan & Randy

Crafters Bazaar & Silent Auction Friday, November 20th 10am-5pm Vendor forms available now!

Come out and see the beautiful items our crafters will have for sale!

Ballroom Activities will be cancelled today.

Quilt Drawing 1 Ticket-$1 7 Tickets-$5 Drawing will be held Nov. 20 at 5pm Help us sell tickets-packets available at the desk!

Veteran’s Club 1st Meeting Dec. 3 9:30am All branches welcome please RSVP!

A Season of Thanks…

Mah Jongg Marathon-Prize donors, participants and volunteers!

Lowes Home Improvement-Thank you for the painting!

Our facility looks super!

Valspar-Thanks for the paint!

Painting-Volunteers & vendors who donated food, Participants who loaned items Walgreens-Volunteers to clean floor Spare Change Challenge-We didn’t win...but thanks to all who donated!

Thank you from the bottom of our heart!

Caregiver Support Group We are looking for a qualified facilitator for a Caregiver Support Group. Please contact Randy at rgillette@bsrinc.org.

Congregate Lunch Changes Time!

Beginning Nov. 2, lunch will be served from 11:45am12:15pm. Overflow seating will be in the craft room from Noon-12:25pm. Beginning on this date, all games will need to be played in the game room to accommodate those eating.

Candlelight Reflections Sponsored by Peacock Newnam & White Thursday Nov. 5 Noon, Refreshments Provided, Please RSVP Today we honor all those in need of care and those we have lost along the way as well as the amazing caregivers who provide much needed care and support to those with Alzheimer’s.

NOTICE!!

The Brunswick Senior Center at Southport will be Closed November 11-Veteran’s Day November 26 & 27-Thanksgiving

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Be Sure to stop by The Pelican Gift Shop for all your Christmas gifts!

Monthly Shopping Trip 1st Wednesday of each month

Polymer Clay Class Wednesdays Nov. 4-Dec. 9 12:30pm-2pm Please RSVP

Ballroom Dance Classes Mondays, 1:30pm Drop In!

Gospel Sing Nov. 13 6pm Life and Times of Christ Mondays begins Nov. 2 10:30am-11:30am

Please RSVP

Stuff our Stocking for Seniors!

November 4: BSRI Thrift Store & Coastal Grand Mall

Occasionally, while out visiting homebound seniors, we find they may need the following items.

Departs promptly at 9am

Please stuff our stocking in the lobby so we have supplies on hand to share! Thanks!

Toothbrushes, Toothpaste Mouthwash, Shampoo, tissues,

Advocacy Opportunity Meet

Powder, lotion, combs Band aids, sugar free candy Chocolate candy, socks, razors

Congressman David Rouzer

Shaving cream, toilet paper

November 12

Coffee, tea bags, dish detergent

1pm -3pm He will discuss current legislation that affects our senior population. There will also be a question and answer session after the presentation!

Paper towels, trashbags

Geri-Fit速 Fridays-9am Geri-Fit速 is an evidence-based group strength training exercise program for older adults of all senior ages and fitness levels. This tried and proven program helps rebuild strength that's been lost through the aging process. Just show up! No fee!

Gift Tags, Bags & Cards Mondays Nov. 2-23 1pm-2:30pm Please RSVP

Brunswick Senior Buzz Town Creek Senior Site Bldg.

6420 Ocean Hwy Winnabow, NC

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Operating Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays

Ashley Johnson, Site Manager Call 910-368-5348 or 910-754-2300 for meal reservations

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

Tennis for Seniors Soccer for Seniors Park Exercise Equipment Walking Trail Shuffle Board Bocce Ball (under construction) Horse Shoes (under construction)

Activity Calendar November 2015 Subject to change

Tuesday 3

BSRI CLOSED For:

Thursday 5 10:00am Puzzle's & Games 11:00am Stretching Activity 11:30am Announcements 12:00am Senior Lunch 12:30pm Social Time 1:00pm Park Activities (See List)

10 10:00am “Better Choices” Nutrition Presentation 11:15am-12pm YOGA Class 12:05am Announcements 12:15am Senior Lunch 12:45pm Bingo 1:30pm Walking Trail & Social Time

12 10:00am Coffee & Social Time 10:30am Sandra Speaking about NEW Activities 11:15am-12pm YOGA Class 12:05am Announcements 12:15am Senior Lunch 12:45pm Bingo 1:30pm Park Activities (See List)

17 10:00am Coffee & Social Time 10:30am Puzzle's & Games 11:15am-12pm YOGA Class 12:05am Announcements 12:15am Senior Lunch 12:45pm Bingo 1:30pm Walking Trail & Social Time

19 10:00am Coffee & Social Time 10:30am Puzzle's & Games 11:15am-12pm YOGA Class 12:05am Announcements 12:15am Senior Lunch 12:45pm Bingo 1:00pm Park Activities (See List) & Social Time

24 10:00am Coffee & Social Time 10:30am Puzzle's & Games 11:15am-12pm YOGA Class 12:05am Announcements 12:15am Senior Lunch 12:45pm Bingo 1:30pm Walking Trail & Social Time

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BSRI CLOSED for Thanksgiving

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Nutrition & Food Safety

November 2015

PUMP UP THE VEGGIES! Boost your vegetable intake by planning a veggie-packed dinner. Vegetables provide fiber and important vitamins and nutrients.

Winter Stew

Directions

Eat your vegetables in this delicious chunky stew. Serve it by itself or with cooked rice, Harvest Mashed Taters, or Macaroni.

1. In a large pot, combine squash, turnips, Ingredients onions, tomato juice, Serves 6 and pepper. If using 1 cup winter squash (diced, or 1/2 can, about 8 ounces, low-sodium paprika, add that too. sweet potatoes, drained) Mix well.

1 cup turnips (diced, or 1/2 can, about 8 ounces, low-sodium sliced 2. Cook over medium potatoes) to high heat and bring 1/2 cup onion (diced) the pot to a boil for 5 2 1/2 cups low-sodium tomato juice minutes.

1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3. Lower heat and cook over low to medium heat for 30 minutes.

1 tablespoon paprika (optional) Stir the pot every 15 minutes.

1 can canned beef (about 24 ounces)1/4 cup canned apricots 4. Add beef and apricots to the pot and mix well. (drained and diced, about 2 ounces, optional) 5. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods

Holiday Food Safety Tips The holidays often mean preparing large meals for family and friends. Wash hands, utensils, sink, and anything else that has come in contact with raw poultry. Keep in mind that a stuffed bird takes longer to cook.

Properly defrost your turkey, or buy a fresh one. If you choose a frozen turkey, allocate 24 hours per 5 pounds to defrost in the refrigerator, and whatever you do, don’t defrost the bird on the kitchen counter. In light of drought conditions in certain areas of the country, defrosting the bird using frequently changed cold water seems wasteful.

But it is safe (time-consuming), as long as you change the cold water bath every 30 minutes.

Cook to proper temperature -- and use a thermometer.

There is simply no other way to determine that food has been cooked enough to kill bacteria. "Turkeys, stuffing, side dishes, and all leftovers should be cooked to at least 165 degrees and kept above 140 degrees during serving to be sure that any potential bacteria is destroyed."

"Remember the golden rule: Keep hot food hot and cold food cold."

Reheat leftovers to 165 degrees.

Use a thermometer to make sure all the food is reheated enough to kill bacteria. Microwaves heat in an uneven manner, so let the covered food sit for a minute or two to let the heat destroy any bugs, then check the temperature all around the plate.

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of preparation.

Leaving food out too long is one of the biggest holiday food safety problems. "It is so easy to linger around the table, but when food sits outs for more than two hours in the danger zone -- above 40 degrees and below 140 degrees -it is prime for bacterial growth."

Keep guests (and sticky fingers) out of the kitchen.

Holidays occur during cold and flu season, which further compounds the fact that about half of all people have staph aureus bacteria on their fingertips.

So it is important to prevent anyone from picking at the food while it is being prepared.

Serve simple appetizers to give guest something to nibble on until the meal is ready.

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Obituaries

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BSRI "Stockings for Seniors" program celebrates the season BSRI IS GETTING READY for our annual Stockings for Seniors program. Now in its 13th year, Stockings for Seniors is expanding to cover more of Brunswick County than ever before. Plan now for what you would like to donate or how you would like to be involved.

Seniors are chosen for this program from individuals getting home delivered meals and those who express interest at congregate meal sites. Case managers also get wishes from those that are receiving caregiver support funds. Wishes are anonymous, but age and gender is available when the donor chooses a stocking.

This event is an annual treat for both the people who are involved with giving gifts to the seniors of Brunswick County and those that are the beneficiaries of these gifts.

Want to join in? Contact your local senior center, or call our VP of Programs and Services Yvette Gosline, (910) 754-2300. Or visit us at the Leland Walmart on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 pm.

SUGGESTED GIFT ITEMS FOR MEN OR WOMEN:  Personal hygiene items  Socks  Slippers  Lap blankets  Pajamas  Disposable

undergarments  Ensure/ Boost  Nominal Walmart gift

cards  Puzzle books  Candies and Chocolates

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November 2015

Seniors Helping Seniors

Our 5th Annual Seniors Helping Seniors Event Was a Success!

Thank you to our sponsors and all who came out to join us on October 9!

More than 40 sponsors set up booths and kept the event room full of fun, prizes, and valuable information.

Decorations and door prizes were donated by vendors, the Shallotte Home Depot and the Fancy Flea Antique Mall.

Presentations from our Emcee and President/CEO Jim Fish, Anne Gass, Lori Summerlin of Brunswick Community College, The Alzheimer's Association of Eastern NC, and Carolyn Pryor of the Brunswick County Senior Alliance, captured the audience.

The West Brunswick Show Choir, The Brunswick County Gatorettes, Coastal Harmonizers, and the Mostly Bluegrass Society performed.

Volunteers and Staff from BSRI's Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) were recognized for their outstanding work as the winning team of the 2015 SHIIP Statewide County of the Year.

Thank you to Sheriff Ingram, T.K. Lewis, and volunteers from the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office; .students from UNCW School of Social Work; Trinity Food services and Holt CStore Subway, who provided refreshments; and staff from BSRI, who came together to make this a grand day for our senior participants.

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