June 2017 Brunswick Senior Buzz

SUMMER WARM-UP

SEA SHELLS, SAND BUCKETS, AND COOL OCEAN BREEZES

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2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

(P) 910-343-8209

(F) 910-343-8836

Is Elderhaus PACE right for you?

Elderhaus PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) offers an alternative to nursing home care for seniors 55 and older. An optional benefit under Medicare and Medicaid, PACE provides inter-disciplinary care therefore enabling seniors to remain in the community longer.

Our transportation department is available to ensure seniors arrive safely to our center and back home again. Elderhaus’ Home Care department is made up of experienced and carefully vetted Nurse Aides. Elderhaus aides work in the home in accordance with senior abilities and needs; ensuring safety, health and quality of life. When you enroll in PACE we become your For more information call, healthcare provider and the rate for your PACE approved care visit us at Elderhaus.com will not change even if your needs do. Qualifying seniors must: or follow us on Facebook  Reside in the PACE service area (see below)  Be at least 55 years of age  Meet PACE requirements for living safely in the home PACE Services  Meet the state criteria for nursing home level of care available according Elderhaus PACE proudly serves all of New Hanover County and to participant need: Hampstead as well as the following zip codes in Brunswick County 28422, 28451, 28461, 28479  Adult Day Care  Home Care  Transportation  Rehabilitative Therapy  Recreation  Dietary  Counseling  24 hour on-call services  Pharmacy  Durable Medical Equipment  Specialists visits

We work with you to provide care that works for you!

TTY 1-800-735-2962

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

www.bsrinc.org (910) 754-2300 (910) 754-9269 Fax Office Hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

BSRI Main Office Staff  Jim Fish, President & CEO  Yvette Gosline, Vice President of Programs & Services

 Melody Stephens, Director of Operations

 Debra Marlowe, Organizational Development Coordinator

 Anita Langin, Accounting Technician

 Jennifer Sherman, Director of Case Management

 Eddie Jackson, Technology & Reporting Compliance Administrator  Teresa Muchler-Nogi, Data Systems Manager  Chauvet “Mel” Jackson, Operations Technician  Sarah Powell, Volunteer Coordinator  Mallory Balice, Program Specialist  Karen Tierney, Receptionist

BSRI Center/Site Staff  Virginia Long, Ash  Mary Green, Boiling Spring Lakes  Mike Blandino, Calabash and Town Creek

 Adrienne Brown, Leland  Marilou Smith, Leland  Shelley Cooper, Leland  Anne Gass, Shallotte  Kathy Gehlhardt, Shallotte  Derissa Gore, Shallotte  Lee Norris, Shallotte  Emory Saghy, Shallotte  Zach Canady, Shallotte  Beverly Bridgers, Southport  Randy Gillette, Southport  René Tarquinio, Southport  Susan Whitley, Southport  Karen Kirkman, Supply  Gloria Pieczarka,Supply  Mike McGurn, Thrift Store

How quickly the months pass and I find myself with the privilege of addressing our senior community with the activities, progress, and challenges associated with our daily goal of improving the lives of our seniors.

Hard to believe that we have already reached the calendar mid-point for 2017 and the end of the fiscal year 2016-2017.

June represents the work associated with entering final costs, developing new budgets, and making projections concerning growth of the senior population and its needs.

Brunswick County is adding about 2,000 residents annually who are 60 years of age or older, with an estimated 48,565 at last count.

Brunswick County is now the fifth oldest county in terms of median age and is expected to become first in the next few years.

Despite the challenges of keep up with those types of population increases, I am pleased to report that BSRI will once again close this fiscal year on time and on budget. The organization as a whole is well positioned to meet its financial obligations with no reoccurring debt.

The good news for fiscal year 2017-18

Jim Fish, BSRI President and CEO

is that BSRI was able to successfully secure a 26 percent funding increase to cover the costs of opening two new senior centers this year.

On a separate note, I would like to once again express my gratitude to Jim Russell and his family for all that they have done for BSRI. After Jim’s passing last month, the Russell family requested that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to BSRI to support its Meals on Wheels program. I am pleased to say that BSRI has received more than $1,500 in donations. God bless you, Jim! FROM THE CEO, continued on page 4

Letter from the President

FROM THE CEO, continued from page 3

The bid process for selecting a builder for the new Calabash Area Senior Center closed last month and Gorka Construction Inc., a company headquartered in Whiteville, was the winning bidder. Several builders met prequalification criteria and competitive bids ensured the project was able proceed on time and within the prescribed budget.

The new Calabash Senior Center is approximately 12,000 square feet and is situated on nearly five acres of land in downtown Calabash. Its location will provide easy access to all local amenities and businesses.

Construction is expected to begin at the beginning of summer. A modular structure in front of the new center will house the Briar Patch Florist and Gifts during construction.

Photo by Linda Walters

June marks the beginning of summer. Buzz correspondent Linda Walters snapped this month’s cover photo, a moment of summer at the beach that also reminds us to celebrate Flag Day on June 14.

The Buzz encourages everyone to kick off their shoes this month and cool off at the beach.

BSRI is seeking community support from area residents, businesses, and nonprofits to assist with the needed supplies, furnishings, donations, etc. that will be non-budgeted items for the new Calabash area center. A goal of $100,000 has been set to meet that need. If you would like to make a contribution, please call (910)754-2300 and ask for Debra Marlowe.

While BSRI is the recipient of many blessings, it also faces many challenges. The summer months bring difficulty in adequate volunteer staffing for home delivered meals. Our plea is that if you have time in your schedule to be able to assist with delivering a few meals, please call us at (910) 754-2300. BSRI offers a mileage stipend to assist with the cost of fuel.

Stay cool out there!

Your Devoted Servant, Jim

BSRI News

Sheila Grooms won $40 worth of scratch-off tickets and two tickets to the Biltmore in the Brunswick Center at Southport’s monthly drawing.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington School of Social Work faculty recently recognized René Tarquinio, BSRI Case Manager and SHIIP Coordinator, with the BSW Field Worker Instructor Appreciation Award.

Every year Tarquinio mentors an intern from the UNCW Social Work program. Caitlin Josey was the bachelor’s level intern from August 2016 to April 2017, and she nominated Tarquinio for the award.

Above are Tarquinio, Josey, and Rita Sanders, an instructor at the Southport Center.

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation designating this month for Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness.

Elder abuse, the mistreatment of elderly and disabled adults, is an under-recognized and under-reported problem, the board said. Mistreatment can take the form of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, exploitation, and financial exploitation. Elder abuse has an estimated 5 million victims each year, and as few as

one in 24 cases is reported. These numbers are expected to grow as the elderly population increases.

The problem is preventable. From May 14 through June 18, 2017, the board encourages Brunswick County residents to become more aware and join in the prevention of elder abuse.

BSRI News

Save The Date: 2nd Annual Casino Night For Charity The Brunswick Center at Supply 101 Stone Chimney Place Supply, NC 28462

Saturday, September 30, 2017 Sponsored by Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. and Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA)

All proceeds benefit Senior Programs and Services at BSRI and other local charity organizations.

Artists who love painting Calabash and their admirers are invited to join Plein Air - Wet Paint Day June 10 at Jewelry by Wendy Gallery and Gifts. The annual event brings together artists, crafters, and entertainment for a fun day for everyone.

Wowk herself works mainly in sterling silver, making sea glass jewelry and custom work. Bring your treasures in to Wendy and she can make them into a lasting memory of your time at the beach The 4th Annual Plein Air - Wet Paint Day for Artists June 10 is an opportunity to come out and see artists painting Calabash.

Acoustic guitar player and singer Cody Sifford of Pawley’s Island, SC, will perform. For more information, go to www.jewelrybywendy.com.

—Barbara Weber

Photo by Barbara Weber

Jewelry by Wendy Gallery and Gifts is a place on the map for folks to visit in Calabash. Seven years ago, Wendy Wowk opened the shop on Beach Drive. She is a supporter of buying local, buying American, and of the arts. The gallery features more than 70 artists, and collections change seasonally.

Trips guided Candlelight Tour of Biltmore Mansion, Wine tasting at Biltmore Estate Winery, access to Biltmore Gardens and Grounds including the Conservatory and Antler Village, visit to the Western NC Farmer’s Market, view the Gingerbread Entries at the Grove Arcade, Asheville Lights Display, standard taxes, meal gratuities, and baggage handling.

Please RSVP at your local senior center.

Departure location TBA For more information contact Susan Whitley at: 910-754 -7109 Ext. 1102 or swhitley@bsrinc.org

*** Space is VERY limited, please RSVP today*** October 2-7, 2017

RSVP for Trips in person at your local Senior Center.

All additional payments other than deposits can be paid in installments unless otherwise noted. Special dietary needs or room requests, please notify us at the time of registration. Departure locations vary.

$829 per person based on double occupancy, $100 per person refundable deposit due at registration Deadline to RSVP, Cancel & Final Payment due: July 14 6 Days/ 5 Nights Trip includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation, 5 nights hotel accommodations, 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners including 1 lobster dinner, welcome reception in Cape Cod, Ferry Ride and tour of Martha’s Vineyard, Explore Boston, Guided Tour of Plymouth, Guided Tour of Hyannis, Guided Tour of Newport, Enjoy the Brick Marketplace, standard taxes, meal gratuities and baggage handling. Please RSVP at your local senior center.

Departure location TBA For more information contact Susan Whitley at: 910-754 -7109 Ext. 1102 or swhitley@bsrinc.org When a trip is full, BSRI will put together a waiting list of your names and contact information. The waiting list is used for several scenarios.

December 4-6, 2017 ***WAITING LIST ONLY*** $459 per person based on double occupancy, $100 per person refundable deposit due at registration Deadline to RSVP, Cancel & Final Payment due: Sept. 1 3 Days/2 nights Trip includes: deluxe motorcoach transportation, 2 nights hotel accommodations, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner including 1 holiday dinner on Biltmore Estate, 1 lunch at Deerpark Restaurant, admission to Biltmore Estate including self-

If we have enough interested individuals, we will try to add a second trip (dates are typically not the same as the initial advertisement and indeed may be over a year later to ensure you see the same sights, i.e. foliage).

As a courtesy, should someone need to cancel past the cancellation deadline (without travel insurance), we will call individuals on the waiting list (should one exist and ample time be given to staff). We make every effort possible to try to refund monies.

Thank you for helping us by placing your name and contact information on a waiting list!

SHIIP/Volunteers

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of adult disability.

Someone in the U.S. has a stroke about once every 40 seconds.

Major risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol,

heart disease and atrial fibrillation.

You may be able to prevent stroke or reduce your risk through healthy lifestyle changes.

Medicare covers a number of preventive services at no cost that may improve your health.

Ask a SHIIP counselor for more information.

Nutrition

By Mallory Balice Program Specialist

M

any people spring clean their homes, but what about what they eat? With the official start of summer soon, it’s time to say goodbye to winter comfort foods – and winter weight!

Here are some tips to help spring clean your nutrition routine:

So start your day off with an energizing kick and include vegetables in a breakfast smoothie.

Try blending together two cups of spinach, half a banana, half cup of blueberries, a tablespoon of flaxseed, and a tablespoon of nut butter with milk.

Fish-rich diets can help defend against heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and other chronic conditions. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommended eating eight ounces of seafood per week.

Many studies show that people who had disorganized kitchens ate more than twice the calories and junk food than people who had organized kitchens. Disordered surroundings can cause anxiety, which tends to turn on that Many people confuse dehydration with hunger. hunger switch.

Dehydration causes you to believe you need to eat when you really need liquid intake. Try adding crushed raspberries or strawberry slices to enhance the flavor of Vegetables shield the body from diseases and infections. your water.

Spotlight on Service

John Ingraham, Chairman of Story and photographs

by Linda Walters

provided a solid foundation of values and principles.

“Wisdom is knowing the right path to take...Integrity is taking it.”

–M. H. McKee

Upon graduation from college, Ingraham moved to Texas for a career in sales, marketing, and finance for a retail photography company.

In 1978, John relocated to Charlotte, working for two other photography companies while advancing in his senior management role. In 2004, John moved to Brunswick County.

J

ohn Ingraham has served as chairman of the board for Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. (BSRI) since 2011. BSRI has appreciated his service not only his wisdom and integrity, but also his dedication to giving back to others. Ingraham is stepping down from the helm now, but he’s not stepping too far—he will continue as BSRI board member.

Ingraham was born in Boston, Mass., the third child of six in a loving Irish Catholic family. His mother, Ann, was a housewife and his father, Al, an office manager.

“Our household was always involved with helping others,” Ingraham says. Both parents

John Ingraham is active in the community as well as principal at John Ingraham LLC, First Financial Education Centers. From left are Beth Newell, John Ingraham, and Ashley Bennett.

Ingraham is principal of John Ingraham, LLC, DBA First Financial Education Centers in Shallotte, an A+ rated, BBB-accredited business and a recipient of numerous industry awards, most recently the LIMRA International Award in recognition of achievement in productivity and professionalism.

A man of strong business skills and financial knowledge, he has helped companies and individuals to grow and prosper.

“I like building. I see a need, and using my skills from 40-plus years in business, provide others with the education and format they need to prosper,” Ingraham says. He has successfully assisted in building five companies and he uses those same skills to help individuals with estate and retirement plans.

Upon moving to Ocean Isle Beach, John saw a need to help seniors. His parents, then elderly, lived part time with John, and then full time.

"I wanted to start a business to help seniors to have healthy, active, and social lives,” Ingraham says. At St. Brendan's Catholic Church in Shallotte, a member of the social ministries told him about BSRI and suggested that he assist BSRI instead of starting a business.

“I contacted Jim Russell with BSRI and volunteered my service.

Spotlight on Service

the Board: A Path of Service I was appointed to the board of directors [in 2006] and as such, with BSRI management, we reshaped our board to match our vision for seniors. We found the right people to carry out our mission,” Ingraham says. He’s proud that keeping to BSRI’s mission statement has resulted in three BSRI centers being certified Senior Centers of Excellence by the NC Department of Health and Human Services.

“John has been a great mediator and stabilizing force, seeing BSRI through both difficult and successful times. John has given countless hours in the service of seniors and his community,” says Jim Fish, BSRI President and CEO. “I cannot express enough gratitude for the hard work, guidance, and leadership that John has provided during his tenure. I am pleased that John will remain with the board and focus on business development opportunities to continue the work of bringing revenue to help senior programs and services,” Fish says.

John is the proud parent of two children: Kelly, an account executive with MetLife, and Michael, a physician in Norfolk, Va. He is a senior himself now, but he doesn’t let that slow him down.

"Life doesn't end because we age. Seniors need to strive to be healthy, active, and to live a social life. We can be socially active by giving back, volunteering our time, education, and skills to help others.

John Ingraham steps down as BSRI board chairman this month, but BSRI is grateful that he will remain a board member.

“John has given countless hours in the service of seniors and his community,” says Jim Fish, BSRI President and CEO.

We can give to each other, our cities, and our county.

“Volunteering is energy, it is joy.

It is in the process of giving that we also receive the benefit of a happy, fulfilled life,” Ingraham says.

Ingraham is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Top of the Table, Million Dollar Roundtable, BSRI board of director, and the

parish council of St. Brendan’s Catholic Church. He volunteers on the vision team at St. Brendan’s, working to create a medical center and a dedicated food pantry.

"Retirement is not a personal goal for me right now. I enjoy helping people and I have fun. In my down time, I love to be outdoors. I bike, boat, kayak and just enjoy life.

I am a social person, I love people," Ingraham says.

Bee Sweet

Story and photographs

by Barbara Sammons

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n a small business strip off Long Beach Road in Oak Island, The Hive retail store sits next to 16 buzzing honeybee hives, a raisedbed vegetable garden, and a honey jarring room. “An educational, community gathering place with honey on tap—this is my vision for The Hive,” owner Craig Connolly says.

Connolly is a third-generation beekeeper who grew up on a farm in the foothills of North Carolina. After working the farm for many years, Craig’s wife, a hospice nurse, was offered a relocation. They packed up the family, and of course many bee hives, and moved to South Brunswick County.

After a time of selling honey at roadside stands, Connolly needed more bee hives, more help, and a retail storefront. Almost three years later, The Hive is a fully functional retail store.

Craig Connolly, owner of The Hive Natural Market and Bee Supplies in Oak Island, fills a mason jar with honey in the shop’s honey jarring room.

Left: The Hive sells local handmade products including honeybee products, fresh eggs, and handmade teddy bears.

“I want to offer the best products to my customers,” Connolly says.

“Either I make the product or they are made by my friends or fellow beekeepers.” Handmade teddy bears line the shelves along with hand-painted signs, local and regional honey, molasses, bee salve, natural tinctures and royal jelly, lip balm, muscle balm, and North Carolina mountain stone ground grits.

Connolly encourages shoppers to

stop in, sit a spell, chat and even play with the teddy bears.

“Honey can sustain life in place of food and water. It is a food source that never goes bad,” Connolly says. “It has even been found in Egyptian tombs.”

There are many health benefits

Bee Cool

of honey: It builds a stronger immune system, it may reduce cholesterol, and it may control acid reflux. Everyone should check with their family physician before selfprescribing honey for any medical treatments, Connolly says.

Honeybees are threatened and their population is in decline.

“In the last 14-15 years, the United States has lost 30-35 percent of honeybees, mainly due to the use of pesticides. Seventy-five percent of what we eat has been visited by a pollinator with honeybees being the No. 1 pollinator,” Connolly says.

Connolly teaches Beekeeping, Production and Management at Brunswick Community College through their Continuing Education program. The class outlines bee management, production, and pest control.

The Hive offers honey from Connolly’s hives and from other local beekeepers.

The public can help by planting gardens to attract honeybees. An excellent publication, 100 Plants to Feed the Bees, can be found at The Hive.

Later this summer when other varieties of honey are stocked at the store, honey tastings will be offered.

If you don’t want to wait until then, call and ask for a tour to see how bee hive boxes are made and honey is jarred in old-fashioned moonshine-type glass jars, or for some friendly conversation about honeybees.

If you stop by the store on Long Beach Road and find Connolly in the fields tending to the bee hives, just pick out your purchases, fill out a paper receipt and leave your money on the counter. It’s an honor system that doesn’t get any sweeter.

Honeybees pollinate plants we eat every day, but they are threatened by diseases and pesticides. To help area honeybees, plant untreated flowers such as those listed in 100 Plants to Feed the Bees, a book sold at The Hive.

The Hive Natural Market and Bee Supplies is at 4146 Long Beach Road in Oak Island, (910) 880-2474.

Call for store hours or find them on Facebook.

Ash Senior Site Ash Senior Site Virginia Long, Manager Waccamaw Community Building 5859 Waccamaw School Road Ash, NC 28420 Call 910-287-3998 for reservations Operating Hours: 9:30—1:30 Tuesdays & Thursdays Lunch Served at 12pm

John Ingraham, LLC First Financial Education Centers

Activity Calendar June 2017 Subject to change

Safe Retirement Solutions Insurance, Planning, Wealth Management 5039-5 Main Street, Shallotte, NC 28470 910-754-6921 www.johningrahamllc.com

Tuesday

Thursday

2 10:00 Board Puzzle 10:45 Exercise 11:00 TV Game Show

4 10:00 Board puzzle 10:45 Exercise 11:00 TV game show

9 10:00 10:45 11:00 11:30

Board puzzle Exercise TV game show Blood Pressure

11 10:00 Board puzzle 10:45 Exercise 11:00 TV game show Health Care Directives

Board puzzle Exercise TV game show

18 10:00 10:45 11:00 12:15

16 10:00 10:45 11:00

23 10:00 Board puzzle 10:45 Exercise 11:00 TV game show

30 10:00 Board puzzle 10:45 Exercise 11:00 TV Game Show

25 10:00 10:45 11:00 12:30

Board puzzle Exercise TV game show Nutrition Presentation Board puzzle Exercise TV game show Birthday Party

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 BSRI Nutrition Program Operating Hours: 10am to 2pm Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 910-363-0018 Program Information www.cityofbsl.org

June 2017

Boiling Spring Lakes Senior Site Activity Calendar *Subject to change

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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9am YogaPilates Combo 10am Mah Jong 6pm Yoga

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

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9am YogaPilates Combo 6pm Yoga

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10am Walking 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club 6:30pm Line Dance Club

Friday

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

10am Walking 11am TOPS 11am Cardio Chair Fitness 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30 Ice Cream Social 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

10am Walking 11am TOPS 11am Cardio Chair Fitness 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30 Ice Cream Social 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

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13 9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am Thrift & Consignment 6pm Yoga

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15 9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am Mah Jong 6pm Yoga

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20 9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 6pm Yoga

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22 9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am Mah Jong 6pm Yoga

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27 9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am Brunch & A Movie 6pm Yoga

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

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

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

10am Walking 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club 6:30 Line Dance Club

10am Walking 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club 6:30 Line Dance Club

10am Walking 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club 6:30pm Line Dance Club

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

10am Walking 11am TOPS 11am Cardio Chair Fitness 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30 Ice Cream Social 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

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

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

Calabash Senior Site Calabash Senior Site Calabash Presbyterian Church 8820 Old Georgetown Road Sunset Beach, NC 28468

Mike Blandino, Site Manager/Service Assoc.

Call 910-368-5348 or 910-754-2300 For Reservations Operating Hours: 9:30 am-1:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

Activity

June 2017

CALENDAR

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BSRI’s Thrift Store 10001 Beach Dr. Calabash, NC Whether shopping, donating, or volunteering, your support of BSRI’s Thrift Store @ Calabash helps to provide vital services and resources for our senior participants.

Donations???

Call (910) 579-7488 to schedule pick-up.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

Friday

10:00 am Reading 10:30 am BINGO 12:00 pm Lunch 5 10:00 am 11:15 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm

Reading Exercise Lunch Corn Hole Game

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

Reading Exercise Lunch Corn Hole Game

19 10:00 am 11:15 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm

Reading Exercise Lunch Corn Hole Game

26 10:00 am 11:15 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm

Reading Exercise Lunch Corn Hole Game

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10:00 am Reading 11:00 Blood Pressure Screen 11:15 am Exercise 12:00 pm Lunch 12:30 pm Adult coloring

10:00 am Reading 10:30 am BINGO 12:00 pm Lunch

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10:00 am Reading 11:15 am Exercise 12:00 pm Lunch 12:30 Adult coloring

10:00 am Reading, 10:30 am BINGO 12:00 pm Lunch

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10:00 am Reading, 10:30am BINGO 12:00 pm Lunch

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10:00 am Reading, 10:30am BINGO 12:00 pm Lunch

The Brunswick Center at Leland Activity Calendar

June 2017 EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY MONDAY 8:00 Coffee with Friends/ Billiards/Morning News 8:30 Chess Club 10:00 Crafts/Painting 10: 30 Seated Chair Aerobics 11:30 Tai-Chi w/ Isabella(*) 11:45 Devotions 12:00 Lunch 1-3pm Mah Jongg w/ Jeri

1-4 Free Choice (*) FEE BASED CLASSES

8:00 Coffee with Friends/ Billiards/Morning News 8:30 Chess Club 8:30 Stretch and Core 9:15 Rise & Shine Gentle Yoga with Juanita 10:30 Balance w/ Isabella 11:30 Tai-Chi w/Isabella (*) 11:00 Inspirational Drumming (hands) 11:45 Devotions 12:00 Lunch

EVERY WEDNESDAY 8:00 Coffee with Friends/ Billiards/Morning News 8:30 Strength &Core 8:30 Chess Club 9:30 Geri-Fit w/Juanita 9:45 Line Dancing 10:00 Crafts / Painting 11:30 Lunch 10:30 Aerobics Chair Exercise 1:00 Yoga with Juanita 2:00 Chair Yoga w/ Juanita 3:00 25.20.15 w/ Juanita (*)

1-4 Free Choice 1-4 Free Choice (*) FEE BASED CLASSES (*) FEE BASED CLASSES

MONDAY

TUESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

8:00 Coffee with Friends/ Billiards/Morning News 8:30 Chess Club 10:00 Crafts/Painting w/ Bobbie 10:00 Geri-Fit w/ Juanita 10:30 Brain activities w/Callum 12:45 Painting Oils with 11:00 Intro to Line Dancing Jeri (see next page for w/Linda 12:00 Lunch materials needed) 1:30 Yoga with Juanita 2:30 Tabata w/ Juanita (*) 1-4 Free Choice 8:00 Coffee with Friends/ Billiards/Morning News 10:30 BINGO 10:30am Arthritis Exercises 11:30 Tai-Chi w/Isabella (*) 11:45 Devotions 12:00 Lunch

1-4 Free Choice (*) FEE BASED CLASSES (*) FEE BASED CLASSES

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY 1

FRIDAY 2 Monthly shopping trip Departing at 9am

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12:30 Walk with Ease Demo and sign up for a 6 week course maximum 10 participants 12 12:30 Walk with Ease

19 12:30 Walk with Ease

7 10:30 Jewelry Making Class w/Candy 1pm Quilting Bee

11:30 TRX Group Training (*)See next page for more info 1-3 North Brunswick New Comers Hand and Foot

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9 Big M Casino Boat trip Departing at 9am

13 14 Monthly Trip to the mov- 11:30 TRX Group Training ies (*)See next page for more info 10:30 Creative Collage Art Class w/ Evonne Phillips 1230 Walk with Ease 10:30 Jewelry Making Class w/Candy 1-3 North Brunswick New 12:30 Walk with Ease Comers Hand and Foot

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10:30 Jewelry Making Class w/Candy 12:30 Walk with Ease 1pm Quilting Bee

21 11:30 TRX Group Training (*)See next page for more info 12:30 Walk with Ease

26 12:30 Walk with Ease

27 28 10:30 Creative Collage Art 9:30 Coups for troops 11:30 TRX Group Training Class w/ Evonne Phillips 10:30 Jewelry Making (*)See next page for more Class w/Candy info 12:30 Walk with Ease 12:30 Walk with Ease

At 12 noon.

Except Wed. at 11:30 Contact the front desk for reservations

910-754-7701

The Brunswick Center at Leland 121 Town Hall Drive Leland, NC 28451 910-754-7701

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

~A NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Adrienne S. Brown, Assistant Director

The Leland Center Motto:

“Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years.”

Higlighting One of Leland’s Own...

The Leland Senior Center is doing a series of videos that will be posted on YouTube and BSRI’s Facebook page, as well as short biographies that will be published in the Buzz Newsletters. This month’s story focuses on Mr. Freddie Lee Jones.

Freddie Lee Jones was born in 1943, in New Haven, Connecticut, but most of his family lives here in North Carolina which is why he moved to this area.

Freddie was only 7 years old when he became sick with spinal meningitis. He was one of the first African Americans to be treated with penicillin. For the next 7 years Freddie had to undergo spinal taps and other painful procedures. He was told that he would never walk, but he has never let anything or anyone try to stop him from reaching his goals. In fact, such threats simply motivated him to try harder. Fully able to walk, Freddie now lives in Winnabow where he is an inspiration to others as he participates in activities at the Brunswick Senior Center in Leland. His favorite activity is drawing, but like the rest of us, he simply enjoys chatting with others over coffee and cookies.

LELAND VOLUNTEERS WE NEED YOU!!!!

The Leland Senior Center needs help with media, creating and editing Leland’s monthly newsletter and calendar page for the Buzz Newsletter. If you can help us please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Powell at (910) 754-2300

THANK YOU!!

The Leland Senior Center would like to extend our many thanks to all that contributed and donated the items that helped make our yard sale a huge success. We also want to say a special thank you to Mayor Brenda Bozeman, to the Leland Senior Center’s Advisory Council for planning and organizing our event, and most importantly thank you to our volunteers for donating your time. Your help allows us to make a difference in the live of our seniors!!

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DROP-IN/FREE CHOICE ACTIVITIES: Puzzles, Computer, Books, Newspaper, Card Games, TV, Wii, Exercise Equipment, Shuffleboard, Checkers/Chess, Rummikub, Simple Sewing, Horseshoes, Socialization, Walking Track, Board Games FREE CHOICE ACTIVITIES DAILY 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM * Class Fee -$5-6

Coffee with friends, billiards, and morning news.

Monday –Friday at 8am

Chess Club Monday-Friday at 8 am

Stop by the information desk and ask about our monthly shopping trips and our trip on the Big M casino boat ride departing at 9am on June 9th.

Geri-FIT w/ Juanita Wednesday at BINGO 9:30 am Every Thursday at 10:30 am Fridays at 10am

The Brunswick Center at Leland 121 Town Hall Drive Leland, NC 28451 910-754-7701

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

~A NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Adrienne S. Brown, Assistant Director

All Things Art

Did you know that music is art too? Learn how to bring out the your inner musical creations through Inspirational Hand Drumming. Learning how to create music through drumming can help you to embrace your mood, heal the mind and body and share your rhythmic thoughts. We invite you to Winslow Floyd’s class Tuesdays at 11:00. Drums are provided.

It’s time to get Crafty!!!!

Join Evonne for Creative Art Collages on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Evonne will focus on teaching participants how to make beautiful collages with specialty paper and water colors. Please contact Evonne at 910-617-7046, should you need any further information.

Get In Shape! Stay in Shape!

Geri-Fit ( Wednesdays at 9:30, Fridays at 10:00) An evidence based classed focusing on strength training for older adults of all ages and fitness levels. This program is proven to rebuild strength and enhance bone density helping to prevent Osteoporosis.

Are you interested in creating your own Jewelry?

Beginning this month join Candy Carson as she teaches you how to make beautiful earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Classes will be held on Tuesdays at 10:30 am.

Painting Oils with Jeri Participate in a fun and relaxing environment of freestyle canvas painting.

Materials needed are: 1 11x14 Canvas, oil paints, Odorless turp, brushes, 1 table easel, graphite paper, tracing paper, 1 picture of interest, paper towels and 1 palette.

Sign up for Walk with ease (6 week course) An evidenced based program developed by the Arthritis Foundation Class June 5th.

Classes will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 12:30

TRX Suspension Training Suspension Training bodyweight exercise develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. It requires the use of the TRX Suspension Trainer, a highly portable performance training tool that leverages gravity and the user’s body weight to complete hundreds of exercises.

TRX: Total Body Resistance Exercises please call to inquire TRX– Group Personal Training-6 weeks– Wednesdays 11:30-12:30 $60

TABATA (Friday at 2:30 $5.00 per class)

Short duration, maximum results 20 seconds of exercise followed by a 10 second recovery Interval style training(8 cycles equals 1 TABATA) Burn calories, strengthen and tone muscles, enhance cardiovascular endurance

25-20-15 (Wednesday 3pm, $5.00 per class) 25 minutes of Gentle Cardio 20 minutes of Strength Training 15 minutes of Core Conditioning Fun and set to upbeat motivational music!

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

Deanna Eddinger, Community Center Director 910-278-3622 0r 278-6552 BSRI Main 910-754-2300 Senior Activity Calendar June 2017 (Subject to Change)

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday 1 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Chair Dancing 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

Happy Birthday Tom Winstead 6/01 6 Geraldine Cook 6/3 Bo Register 6/3 Shelvy Pasour 6/8 Charlotte A. 6/9 Karen West 6/23 Lois Powell 6/30

June 18th

10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games & Social Time 13 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Card Games 20 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Social Time 27 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Social Time

7 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Chair Yoga

8 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Chair Dancing 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

14 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 am Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Chair Yoga

15 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Chair Dancing 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Social Time

21 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Chair Yoga

22 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Chair Dancing 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

28 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Chair Yoga

29 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Chair Dancing 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte Activity Calendar

JUNE EVERY MONDAY

10 :30am Weekly Updates 10am Beginner Line Dancing 10:30am Line Dancing 11am Exercise Class 11am * Stretch and Tone w/ Nancy ($5) 11:45am Lunch 12:15pm Bingo 1:30pm Tai Chi w/ Dean 1:30pm Knit/Crochet 3:00pm Zumba Gold

Suggestion Box

Subject to change

EVERY TUESDAY

Located at the Reception Desk EVERY WEDNESDAY EVERY THURSEVERY FRIDAY DAY

Caregivers Support Group 10:30am GeriFit 11:15 am Aerobics Noon Lunch 12:45pm Crafts 1:15pm Tai Chi w/ Dean 1:30pm Scrabble 2:15pm *Yoga w/ Charlotte ($5) 2:30pm Line Dancing

Beginner Line Dancing 10:30am Line Dancing 11am Adult Coloring 11am Exercise Class Noon Lunch 12:30pm Bridge 1pm Shopping 1pm Rummikub 2pm Table Tennis

10am Yoga w/ Nancy 10:30am GeriFit 11:15am Aerobics Noon Lunch 12:30pm Intro to Microsoft Office Suite 1:15pm Tai Chi w/ Dean 3pm Zumba Gold

9:30am Ladies Pool / Billards 10am Pilates 10am Choral Group 10am Computer Class 10:30am Craft Class 11:45am Lunch 12:15pm Bingo 1pm Art Class 1pm *Tai Chi w/Keith 2pm Beginner Bridge 2:30pm *Tai Chi w/Keith ( Tai Chi Classes $5 each class)

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

10am

MONDAY

10am

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*Fee Based Classes Noted Above

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

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6 11am Walgreens Presentation

7 National Chocolate Ice Cream Day Ice Cream Social

8 11:45am Nutrition Presentation

2 10am Computer Class Week 4 10:30am BP Screening 11am Presentation Oral Health 9 10am Computer Class Week 5 11am Hurricane Preparedness

1pm Movie Day “Mrs. Doubtfire” 7pm 12 12pm BasketWeaving With Zada Mae

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14 10am

21 Walgreens Presentation

15 Bowling

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 22 10am Shopping Trip North Myrtle Beach

16 10am Computer Class Week 6 10:30am BP Screening

11am Fathers Day Celebration 23 10am Computer Class Week 7 11am Family First Chiropractic 1pm Movie Day “Field Of Dreams” 7pm

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BlueGrass

BlueGrass

30 Birthday Day 10am Computer Class Week 8

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

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

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

Featured Events . . . Items of Interest Bored? Looking for fun that’s NOT in the SUN this summer? Come bowl with us! It’s not a league—just a bunch of friendly folks out for a good time. Where else can you go for $9 to play two games (shoe rental included), have a burger or dog (and a drink) for lunch, and get in some exercise without realizing it? Nowhere else we know!

Don’t know how to bowl or it’s been a while? No worries! Certified Bowling Coach, Ed Ambrose, is an awesome teacher. Learn at your own pace.

We’re not training for the Olympics, but you might want enter next year’s Senior Gator Games competition! Bowling not your thing? Come along for the entertainment and to get out and about for a while.

The group meets at the Brunswick Bowling Center in Shallotte every 3rd Wednesday at 10am. Call the center to sign up by the Friday before the event. Next outing: , June 14th, 10am. Sign up by June 9th. (Pictured at right: Back row: John Brandon, Brenda Ambrose, Joe & Louise Scaccio; Front row: Barbara Kuczmynda , Judi Dziubek. Not pictured, Ed Ambrose.)

Lunch and Shopping in N. Myrtle Beach! Thursday, June 22nd. Bus leaves at 10am; returns around 3pm.

Cost $3. Sign up required.

Staff from Dr. Alex Rakos’ office will be giving an Oral Health Presentation, Friday, June 2nd, 11am.

Our Ice Cream Social is Wednesday, June 7th, after lunch. Come enjoy some yum!

Celebrate Father’s Day with us on Friday, June 16th, 11am.

Pilates and Meditation classes on Wednesdays are cancelled for the summer beginning in June. Friday Pilates classes will continue as usual.

Hurricane Preparedness presentation Friday, June 9th, 11am.

Photo by Ed Ambrose

Presentation by Family First Chiropractic, Friday, June 23rd, 11am. Learn how chiropractic can help with many structurally related disorders of the body.

Nutrition Presentation, Thursday, June 8th, 11:45am, by our own Mallory Balice, BSRI Program Specialist. Learn how to eat well and choose the right foods to help you stay strong and healthy as you age.

Coming in July—Sock Hop! Saturday, July 15th, 6pm10pm. Tickets $15. Gals, dig out your poodle skirt and bobby socks, and guys grab your white T-shirt, your best snazzy jeans! This event is always a sell-out, so get your tickets soon.

(A bit of trivia: do you know how “sock hop” got its name? The dance was usually held for teens in a school gym on the varnished wooden floor. To avoid damage from hard-soled shoes, teens had to remove their shoes: hence, “sock.” As a result, this facilitated all manner of sliding, twisting, and jiving! As to the “hop,” that’s the name for the “event” which separates it from any other kind of dance [ballroom, etc.]). Ain’t that cool, Daddy-o? (Source: various websites.)

Ongoing Events Weekly Update/ Sip ‘n Chat Share your questions, suggestions, or comments every Monday at 10:30am and every third Thursday at 11am.

Coffee’s hot and free!

Blood Pressure Check RN Rebecca Green of Amedisys Hospice will be here every 1st and 3rd Friday at 10:30am.

No appointment needed.

Celebrate Birthdays June 30th!

Celebrate these special days with us on the last Friday of every month.

We’ll sing, eat cake, and have fun. Party hat and dancing optional.

Loose Change Challenge Thanks very much to everyone who puts a little “jingle” in our donation bottle! Your loose change adds up and helps support senior programs.

Movie Day for June. All movies are on Fridays at 1pm: Mrs. Doubtfire, 6/9 Field of Dreams, 6/23 Free admission, popcorn and candy.

Soft drinks available for purchase.

Monthly Quote Some people are old at 18 and some are young at 90...time is a concept that humans created. Yoko Ono

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

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

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

Photo by Brenda Ambrose

Seniors getting fit while having fun in one of Angela Ruel’s very popular exercise class. Classes are senior-friendly and so are our instructors!

Try it. You’ll like it!

Crafters Ann Hollinder, Sharmen McKinney, and Monica Marsh show off their beautiful torn tissue eggs. Nice!

Faberge has nothing on you, ladies!

Get Crafty!

Crafty Fridays, 10:30am. Signup Monday before class. Class schedule is posted at the front desk and in the craft room.

Classes fill up quickly and some may have a maximum attendance and/or waitlist. If you signed up and can’t make it, please call as soon as you know. (Pictures may be representative and are subject to change.)

June 2nd: Summer Deco Mesh Wreath (Pouf Technique) $20.

All supplies included. Six (6) participants maximum for this class.

June 9th: Wire Wrapping Stones/Sea Glass $2. Bring something to wrap.

Wire and tools provided. Rough stones with ragged edges are easiest to wrap. You’ll learn basic wrapping techniques and tool handling.

Repeat class.

June 16th: Paint ‘n’ Take “Dance!” $5. All supplies included.

Beginner level.

Choose your own color palette. All skills welcome.

June 23rd: Alcohol Ink “Washer” Pendant $5.

Learn how to use alcohol ink as you create this cool fashion piece (or craft embellishment) from common hardware store metal washers.

June 30th: Zipper Art! Make this flower from a metal zipper $3.

Bring your own 14” (or longer) metal zipper. It doesn’t have to be new, but should have all the teeth.

We supply the rest.

(Minimal hand stitching involved.)

Get Connected to Your Senior Center! Get real-time notices about new activities, important changes, updates and cancellations. Send your email info us at agass@bsrinc.org. We will never share or sell your email. It’s strictly between us!

Guest Instructor Zada Mae is offering another fun Pine Needle Basket Weaving class on Monday, June 12th, 12pm-3pm $22. All supplies included.

Please call to sign up

by June 5th.

Show Me the Money!

BSRI Financial Statements and IRS Form 990 are online: www.bsrinc.org.

The Brunswick Center at Southport June

Southport Senior Center Activity Calendar Subject to change, ($, denotes instructor fee; M, demotes material fee)

EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

8-4 Exercise Room & Billiards 8:00 Yoga & Pilates 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9 :30 Easy Does IT 9:30 Mah Jongg 10 Hand & Foot 9:30 Tai Chi Forms ($) 10:30 Adult Coloring 10:30 Beg. Tai Chi 11:45 Lunch 12:30 Wii 1:30 Ballroom Dancing 1:30 Mah Jongg 2 Total Body Conditioning 3 “ABS”olute CORE Power ($) 6:30 Jam Session

8-4 Exercise Room & Billiards 8:30 Beach Walk @ Caswell Access ** 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9:30 Chicago Bridge 10:30 Yoga w/ Ella Hill ($) 11:45 Lunch 12:00 Walgreens Presentation 12:00 Beginning Yoga 12:30 Wii 12:30 Cornhole 12:30 Ladder Golf 1 Silver Paddles 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core 2:30 HIITS 3:30 Basketball 6:30 Square Dancing ($)

8-4 Exercise Room & Billiards 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9-12 Begin, Adv., Int. Watercolor ($) 9:30 Geri-Fit 9:30 Tai Chi Forms ($) 10:30 Tai Chi ($) 10:45 You Can Do It 11:45 Lunch 12:15 Bible Study 12:30 Wii 12:30 Silver Samurai ($) 12:30 Games 12:45 Afternoon Movie (M)

8:00-4 Exercise Room & Billiards 8:00 Yoga & Pilates 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9:30 Gerifit 9 Craft (M) 10 Knit & Chain Gang 10 Quilting 10:30 Bible Study 11:45 Lunch 12:30 Wii 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core ($) 1:00 Beg. Line Dance 2:00 Int./Adv. Line Dance 2:30 HIITS ($)

8-4 Exercise Room & Billiards 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9 Technology Workshop 9:30 Tai Chi Forms ($) 10 Sewing 10:30 Tai Chi ($) 11:30 Total Body Conditioning ($) 11:45 Lunch 12:30 Happy Rocks, 1st Friday 12:30 Wii 12:30 Games 1 Pickleball 1:30 Hand Drumming

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

MONDAY

Calendar is subject to change… please email Randy at rgillette@bsrinc.org to receive regular updates THURSDAY 1

FRIDAY 2 12:30 Happy Rocks!

1:00 pm—Photography Group

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6 2-4 Learn More about Trips

7 SHOPPING TRIP Tanger Outlets RSVP

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13 9:30 Parkinson's Support Group

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16 1:00 pm—Photography Group

10:00 Essential Oils 11:45 Blood Pressure Checks by Amedysis 19

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10:00 Caregiver Support Group

The Brunswick Center at Southport 1513 N. Howe St., Ste. 1 Southport, NC 28461

Susan Whitley, Center Director

Office Hours: 8am-4pm,

Phone 910-754-2300

Randy Gillette, Assistant Director

Activity hours vary

Monday-Friday

Lunch Served at 11:45am

Geri-Fit®

Friday, June 2nd!

7:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m.

Back Porch Rockers will provide entertainment.

Tickets—$10 in advance, $15 at the door Light refreshments provided The Back Porch Rockers Band The Back Porch Rockers play a variety of music from The Eagles, Leonard Skynyard, Bonnie Raitt, ZZ Top, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Doobie Brothers and many more!

Billiards Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Just drop on by!

Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30 am Geri-Fit® 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!

Basketball Shooting Tuesdays, 3:30pm Just drop by!

Hand and Foot Canasta Mondays 10am-1pm

Shopping Trip

Join us for a shopping trip June 7th to Tanger at 501. RSVP if interested in shopping.

Pickleball

Fridays at 1pm Just come and have some fun!

Mark your calendars NOW! Yoga & Pilates– Mondays & Thursdays 8am-9am You Can Do It– Mondays 9:30am-10:30am Gerifit-Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30am-10:30am

3rd Annual Crafters Bazaar & Hot Dog Sale October 7, 2017 9am-3pm

Vendor forms available now. Booths are $15 each. Hot Dog plates are $5 each and available from 11am-2pm. Please help us by distributing flyers and posters of locations you frequently visit.

The Brunswick Center at Southport 1513 N. Howe St., Ste. 1 Southport, NC 28461

Susan Whitley, Center Director

Office Hours: 8am-4pm,

Phone 910-754-2300

Randy Gillette, Assistant Director

Activity hours vary

Monday-Friday

Lunch Served at 11:45am

Quilt Volunteers Needed!

The quilt group is starting another quilt for the center to draw as a fundraiser.

Any quilters are welcome to join the fun!

Thursdays at 10am, Just show up!

Mah Jongg Mondays 9:30am and 1:30pm We will be happy to teach you!

BOXING

Mon—Fri 8am to 4pm (Boxing Bag is located close to the Exercise Room)

NO RSVP, just show up!

PLEASE NOTE: Friday Sewing 10:00 Bring your own project!

Happy Rocks 1st Friday of the Month At 12:30pm No RSVP Come make a Happy Rock to leave somewhere to uplift someone’s day!

MOVIE TIME Wednesdays—12:45 p.m.

What’s showing?

Join our weekly email listing to find out.

Email Randy at rgillette@bsrinc.org

CORN HOLE Tuesdays 12:30pm No RSVP, just show UP!

Silver Paddles Tuesday at 1pm, just show up!

YOUR LIFE YOUR LEGACY

Advance Health Care Directive Workshop Will also include information on veterans benefits.

Presented by Peacock Newman and White June 20, 10:30 a.m. Lunch provided Please RSVP

What’s Up?

WECT Chief Meteorologist Gannon Medwick interviews BSRI President Jim Fish on the importance of being prepared for the next hurricane. WECT staff visited the Brunswick center at Southport to broadcast a Weather Alert Wednesday and advise center participants on hurricane preparedness. At right, WECT meteorologist Eric Davis programs a weather radio for one of our seniors.

The Brunswick Center at Supply The Brunswick Center at Supply Formerly Known as 101 Stone Chimney Place 101 Stone Chimney Rd. SE Supply, NC 28462 910-754-7604 10am to 2pm Monday-Friday

Gloria Pieczarka & Karen Kirkman Site Managers

JUNE 2017 Monday

The Brunswick Center at Supply Activity Calendar *Subject to change

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday 1 10 Social 10 exercise 10:30 Bingo 11:45 Lunch 12:45 Arts & crafts

7 10 Reading, Cards, Crafts

8 10 Social 10 Exercise 10:30 Bingo 11:45 Lunch 12:45 Arts & crafts

5 10 Games, Puzzles, Reading 11 Exercise 11 Bingo Noon Lunch 12:30 Dancing to the Oldies

6 10 Social 10:30 Bingo 11:45 Lunch 12:45 Arts & Crafts

12 10 Games, Puzzles, Reading 11 Exercise 11 Bingo Noon Lunch 12:30 Dancing to the Oldies

13 10 Social 10:30 Bingo 11:45 Lunch 12:45 Arts & Crafts

14 10 Reading, Cards, Crafts Noon Lunch 12:30 Dancing to the Oldies

15 10 Social 10 Exercise 10:30 Bingo 11:45 Lunch 12:45 Arts & Crafts

19 10 Games, Puzzles, Reading 11 Exercise 11 Bingo Noon Lunch 12:30 Dancing to the Oldies

20 10 Social 10:30 Bingo 11:45 Lunch 12:45 Arts & Crafts

21 10 Reading, Cards, Crafts 10;30 Amedysis BP check Noon Lunch 12:30 Dancing to the Oldies

22 10 Social 10 Exercise 10:30 Bingo 11:45 Lunch 12:45 Arts & Crafts

26 10 Games,puzzles, Reading 11 Exercise 11 Bingo Noon Lunch 12:30 Dancing to the Oldies

27 10 Social 10:30 Bingo Noon Lunch 12:45 Arts & Crafts

28 10 Reading, Cards, Crafts Noon Lunch 12:30 Dancing to the Oldies

2 10 Social 10 Exercise 10:30 Bingo 11:45 Lunch 12:45 Arts & Crafts

Noon Nutrition Presentation

Noon Lunch 12:30 Dancing to the Oldies

Friday 2 10 Games 10 Painting with Jean Groons 11 Exercise Noon Lunch 12:30 Puzzles, Cards/Games 9 10 Games 10 Painting with Jean Groons 11 Exercise Noon Lunch 12:30 Puzzles, Cards/Games 16 10 Games 10 Painting with Jean Groons 11 Exercise Noon Lunch 12:30 Puzzles, Cards/Games 23 10 Games 10 Painting with Jean Groons 11 Exercise Noon Lunch 12:30 Puzzles, Cards/Games 30 10 Games 10 Painting with Jean Groons 11 Exercise Noon Lunch 12:30 Puzzles, Cards,Games

Town Creek Senior Site Town Creek Senior Site Bldg.

Mike Blandino 6420 Ocean Hwy Site Manager Winnabow, NC Call 910-368-5348 Outdoor Park Daily Activities (Weather Permitting)       

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

Activity Calendar June 2017 Subject to change

Tuesday Operating Hours:

4444 10:00am-2:00pm 44444ch

Tuesdays & Thursdays Lunch Served at 12 PM

Thursday 1 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub

6 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Games

8 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:00am Health Care Directive 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Rummikub

13 1000am Coffee & Rummikub 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Games

15 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Rummikub

20 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Games

22 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Rummikub

27 10:00am Coffee & Games 10:00am Painting with Paul 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Games

29 10:00am Coffee & Games 10:00am Painting with Paul 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Rummikub

FAME & FORTUNE

What’s for Lunch?

Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. Provides Nutritionally Balanced Meals for Seniors *Menus subject to change*

Spring

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Menu Suggestions are Welcomed, And Contributions Are Appreciated!

Thursday

Friday

1 Beef Stroganoff Peas Tropical Fruit Egg Noodles Soft Roll Milk

2 BBQ Chicken Thigh Collard Greens Orange Mac and Cheese Soft Roll Milk

5 BBQ Beef Meatballs California Veg Mix Peaches Yams Corn Bread Milk

6 Chicken Pot Pie Broccoli Brown Sugar Apples Biscuit Oatmeal Cookie Milk

7 Sliced Honey -Glaze Ham Collard Greens Applesauce Mashed Potatoes Soft Roll Milk

8 Hamburger Steak w/ Gravy Okra and Tomatoes Apples White Rice Soft Roll Milk

9 Chicken Salad Potato Salad Peaches Wheat Bread Cookie Milk

12 Chicken Pattie Honey Ginger Carrot Orange Juice Mac and Cheese Bun Milk

13 Stuffed Pepper— Casserole Green Beans Tropical Fruit Rice Roll Milk

14 Southern Chopped Pork Slaw Apples Au Gratin Potatoes Bun Milk

15 Meatloaf w/ Gravy Green Peas Pears Mashed Potatoes Roll Milk

16 Roasted Chicken – Breast Broccoli Brown Sugar Apples Yams Roll Milk

19 Kielbasa Sausage Cabbage Peaches White Rice Soft Roll Milk

20 Sloppy Joe Baked Beans Orange Tater Tot Cassrole Bun Milk

21 Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole Dill Carrots Cold Pears Rice Oatmeal Cookie Milk

23 Country Style Steak Green Beans Pears White Rice Roll Milk

26 Baked Ziti Green Beans Pineapple Tidbits Noodles Bread Stick Milk

27 Chicken Piccata Peas and Carrots Tropical Fruit Cup Egg Noodles Rice Pilaf Soft Roll Milk

28 Beef Hot Dog Cole Slaw Baked Beans Apple Hot Dog Bun Tater Tot Casserole Cookie Milk

22 Southern Style Pork BBQ Cole Slaw Brown Sugar Apples Potatoes Au Gratin Bun Milk 29 Beef Stroganoff Peas Pears Egg Noodles Soft Roll Milk

30 BBQ Chicken Thigh Collard Greens Orange Mac and Cheese Soft Roll Milk

PACK A PICNIC FOR THE BEACH

Obituaries Opal Christine Adkins, 88, of Wilmington, died Friday, April 7, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center in Bolivia.

Allena Marie Kalie, 74, of Winnabow, (Erie PA and Cape Coral, FL), died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in the New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington.

Deconja Alexander, 69, of Southport, died Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Deborah Anne Lessner, 65, of Shallotte, died Friday, May 5, 2017.

Brenda Bailey Britt, 76, of Ocean isle Beach, died Monday, April 17, 2017.

Henry David McGrath, 75, of Southport, died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at his residence.

Sherry Lee Brown, 66, of Bolivia, died Thursday, April 27, 2017.

Loretta Faye Moniger, 73, of Sanford (formerly of Shallotte), died May 8, 2017.

Stuart Cleveland, 82, of Carolina Shores, died Thursday, April 27, 2017.

Stuart Lee Perkins, of Bolivia, died Monday, April 17, 2017, at SECU Hospice of Brunswick in Bolivia.

Philip Coppola, 65, of Shallotte, died Thursday, April 27, 2017.

Lena Prince, 90, of Ash, died Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

George Donald Crisp, 88, of Ocean Isle Beach, died Sunday, April 2, 2017.

Barbara Louise Rector, 88, of Shallotte, died Monday, May 8, 2017 at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.

Sally Anne Guest Danker, 83, of Ash, died Friday, April 21, 2017.

Luther Hall Dishman, 71, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at home.

George Graham, 87, of Southport, died Monday, April 24, 2017 at Ocean Trails Convalescent Home, Southport.

Ella Vicars Guntner, 96, of Leland, died Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter.

Flossie Mae Bowens Hamilton, 69, of Ash, died Monday, April 24, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Harvey Hatchfield, 94, of St. James, died Monday, April 10, 2017.

Judith Hatchfield, 92, of St. James, died Friday, April 14, 2017.

Travis C. Hunter, 81, of Calabash, died Sunday, April 23, 2017.

Charles Herbert Roberts, 89, of Oak Island, died, Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Dosher Memorial Hospital.

Shirley A. Satterfield, 86, died Friday, April 21, 2017 at SECU Hospice House.

James Melvin Sebastian, 71, of Supply, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Martha Ann Harbinson Smith, 86, of Oak Island, (Lexington, Charlotte & Kure Beach), died Monday, May 1, 2017.

June 18, 2017

LET’S GO TO THE HOP! Saturday July 15th

Featuring Music By: Mike’s Garage Band Tickets $15.00 Includes…..

Great Food and great fun for charity.

Tickets Available At:

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte Seating is limited, so call to reserve your ticket!

Beer, wine, soda, and water available for purchase!

Saturday, July 15th The Brunswick Center at Shallotte 3620 Express Drive (off Hwy 17 Bypass) 910-754-2300 ext 1001 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. Hot Dogs and Hamburgers Poodle Skirts Optional