June 2021 Brunswick Senior Buzz

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

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Contents

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CONTENTS Letter from Calabash ................................. 5 BSRI News .................................................. 6-9 A Set of Volunteers ................................... 10 Healthy Living ..................................... 11-12 Read All About It ....................................... 13 Stroke News ................................................ 14 In the Garden ............................................. 15 Puzzles ......................................................... 16 SHIIP .............................................................. 22 Spring Services Raffle .............................. 29 What’s for Lunch? ..................................... 33

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SENIOR SITE CALENDARS Boiling Spring Lakes ................................ 17 Calabash ....................................................... 18 Leland ........................................................... 20 Shallotte ....................................................... 23 Southport .................................................... 26 Supply ........................................................... 30

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

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(910) 754-2300

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

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

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

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

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

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Contributors

Cover photographer Gene Viviano is a recently re red industrial professional.

He worked as a chemical engineer following a sales and marke ng career.

He has lived in the Carolinas for 30 years, and in Ocean Isle Beach for 15 years—it’s paradise, he says. Originally from Long Island, N.Y., he and his wife Karen are enjoying life in Brunswick County. Gene is a member of the Coastal Carolina Camera Club and his other hobbies include piano, cooking and dining, travel, model railroading, and sailing.

Joan Leo a has been playing with words on page and stage since her childhood in Pi sburgh. Her poetry and essays appear in many publica ons. Her four historical fic on novels feature strong women in mes of U.S. wars, and her poetry chapbook, Languid Lusciousness with Lemon, was recently released. On page 10, Joan interviews a couple of our Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers.

Donna Ruth Morgan volunteers with Friends of the Library in Southport and Oak Island, Boiling Spring Lakes Library Commission, Brunswick County Library Board of Trustees, and the N.C. Friends of the Public Library. She inherited a love of reading and shares that enjoyment with her four children and three grandchildren. See page 13 for some book highlights to help you while away your summer hours.

Pat Naughton and his family moved from Richmond, Va. to Winding River Planta on in Brunswick County in 2017 a er Pat re red as a mechanical engineer at a nuclear power plant. He has been an avid gardener for 35 years and is a Brunswick County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer. This month Pat takes a look at some of our gardening friends, the bees, on page 15.

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BSRI STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Photo by Sarah Powell

Shelletta (Shelley) Cooper Kitchen Manager The Brunswick Center at Leland

Shelley is in charge of cooking at the Leland center.

“She is one our longtime BSRI staff members and she’s part of the amazing glue on our team in Leland,” says Center Director Veronica Lett-McGee. Shelley grew up in Leland and her first jobs were babysitting and mowing grass. After school, her first job was at the Block Shirt Factory. When she got rich enough from her hard work, she got her first car, a 1969 Dodge Charger.

Shelley joined BSRI to help others, she says.

Her children keep her motivated.

Cat or dog? There’s no choice to make— Shelley loves them both. She’s a day person and her favorite season is coming on now: summer.

Letter from Calabash

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A Brighter Day at the Brunswick Centers T he day many have been longing for has finally arrived—reopening of the senior centers in Brunswick County.

Photo by Gene Viviano

Cover photographer Gene Viviano counts both gardening and photography among his hobbies. “This dahlia is ‘Starsister Red and White’ from Monrovia that I bought at one of the local home supply stores in Shallo e,” he says. “I s ll have the plas c s ck that I keep for all my flowers that I buy.” Gene credits his love of gardening to his mother. “She belonged to a garden club in Long Island, NY when I was growing up there,” he says.

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ EDITOR Shelagh Clancy buzz@bsrinc.org (910) 622-1036 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Mallory Balice, Joan Leotta, Mike McGurn, Donna Ruth Morgan, Pat Naughton, Holley Norris, René Tarquinio

During this pandemic, many people have felt isolated from their friends, loved ones, and seemingly the whole outside world. As things begin to progress in the positive direction, I hope we have learned much from the experience, and that you have a never-ending bucket list to get back to!

For me, the past 15 months have been a time for reflection and growth. I learned that there are always going to be problems; you just have to pause and take time to find the solution. There is always a solution.

I realized how important it is to surround yourself with people with purpose and good intentions.

I’m grateful to have found that in our team here at the Brunswick

Holley Norris, Director The Brunswick Center at Calabash

Center at Calabash, and in Brunswick Senior Resources as a whole. I’m thankful for each staff member and volunteer who has lent a helping hand to make things possible.

Although a great deal of time has passed since we all gathered at OPENING, con nued on page 6

Photo by Holley Norris

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jillian Hardin, Veronica Lett-McGee, Mike McGurn, Teresa Nelson, Holley Norris, Sarah Powell, Gene Viviano ADVERTISING SALES (910) 754-2300 Anita Langin alangin@bsrinc.org Shelagh Clancy buzz@bsrinc.org © 2020 Brunswick Senior Resources Inc. All rights reserved

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Teresa Muchler‐Nogli and Doug Russell are some of the Calabash staff who are looking forward to reopening and seeing your returning faces again.

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Letter from Calabash

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the Brunswick Center at Calabash, I feel sure that it will feel much like a big family reunion once the doors open. We’ll be thrilled to hear music and cheering from the fitness classes, the shout of “Bingo!,” the strumming

of the dulcimers and thumping of the drums, and to see participants sitting at tables having lunch together again.

I just have a few requests when you walk in—be kind, be grateful, and have fun! We have missed you,

we are here for you, and we cannot wait to see you!

Holley Norris, Director The Brunswick Center at Calabash

Calabash Named Senior Center of Excellence in 2020 All five BSRI Senior Centers are designated as a Senior Center of Excellence. The Leland, Shallotte and Southport Centers were recently recertified—see our July issue for details! Above, Calabash staff showing off their 2020 certification are, from left, Administrative Assistant Carol Schotter, Case Manager and SHIIP Coordinator René Tarquinio, Calabash Director Holley Norris, Director of Corporate Strategy and Former Calabash Director Courtney Bledsoe, Volunteer and Advisory Committee Chair Mary Norris, and Administrative Assistant Ellen Kleinerman.

Tune in next month for details on the Senior Center of Excellence recertifications at Leland, Shallotte, and Southport.

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Our Senior Center Doors Are Opening Again!

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t’s another step back to normal: BSRI Senior Centers are scheduled to reopen for programs on June 7. At press time, all systems are go! As you know, things have changed quickly during this pandemic, so all our plans are subject to change.

We’re excited to get to see our old friends again. As always, safety is top priority, so please be prepared to follow COVID protocols: 

Wear a mask. Program participants are required to wear face coverings while attending all in-person classes, including exercise classes (both instructed & gym equipment related).

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Please stay home if you are experiencing ANY symptoms of COVID-19.

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COVID-19 vaccines are not required, but are highly recommended.

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Prior registration may be required for some activities.

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We will follow all guidelines proposed by the N.C. Governor's Executive Orders for indoor gatherings.

BSRI encourages COVID vaccinations for all program participants. Go to novanthealth.org/brunswickvaccine or call the public health line at (910) 253-2339 to

schedule a vaccination appointment.

Check your area senior center’s Buzz pages to see class schedules. We will still offer outdoor classes and zoom classes, and you can check the calendar for these classes at https://bsrinc.org/activitycalendar/.

Things could change! Please check www.bsrinc.org for the most up-to-date information for reopening.

Calabash Center Names New Assistant Director

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SRI recently added Amy Segen as the new assistant director at the Brunswick Center at Calabash. Segen replaces Holley Norris, who moved up to the Calabash director position when former director Courtney Bledsoe became BSRI Director of Corporate Strategy.

Segen received her B.A. in Behavioral Health from Alvernia University in Reading, PA in

2015. She studied counseling and recreation therapy, which led her to attend Temple University for a master’s in Recreation Therapy in 2017. She is now a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

“I absolutely loved it,” Segen says. “I enjoy working with the older adult population, ever since high school when I volunteered at an assisted living facility.” She previously worked for the Arbor

Company in Middletown, NJ, where she ran group activities for the independent living and assisted living residents, helped plan monthly calendars, made room visits with residents, and helped plan bigger events. She was promoted to Engagement Director in 2019. “I loved my time at Arbor Terrace very much,” she says.

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Shop BSRI Thrift Stores in Calabash and Shallotte!

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

SHOP ONLINE: www.bsrincthrift.org DONATE your extra items to help senior programs and services in Brunswick County! For free pickup, call (910) 712-6458 VOLUNTEER at our thrift stores— it’s fun! Apply online at www.bsrinc.org/volunteers.html

BSRI News

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Come In and Tickle the Ivories at BSRI Thrift Stores

By Mike McGurn Thrift Stores Operations Manager

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s you think back to yesteryear, do you have fond memories of growing up with a piano or organ in your house? And even fonder memories of family and friends gathering around playing and singing on special occasions? I know I do! In our house, it was an organ, and my uncles and cousins could play beautifully and I always enjoyed listening to them play.

The tradition of having a piano or organ in the house may have reached its heyday in the last half of the 20th century, but the memories live on and so do some of the pianos and organs, especially right now at BSRI Thrift Stores.

The Shallotte store has an upright piano (shown at right) from the 1930s. It needs some tuning and a couple keys repaired, but it’s playable.

We've had several customers come in and play it, much to the enjoyment of everyone in the store.

We also have a Lowrey NT4001 organ from the 1970s (pictured at right) that's in great shape and sounds great too. A very generous donor actually paid to have it delivered to us!

The Calabash store has a smaller Lowrey LC/1 organ from the 1990s, also in very good condition (pictured in ad at left). So if you like to tickle the ivories, feel free to stop by our stores, and check out and play these wonderful instruments that brought family and friends together for great entertainment right in our own homes. We hope to see and hear you playing in our stores soon!

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BEMC Awards Community Grant to BSRI

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SRI was awarded a 2021 Community Grants from Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC).

BEMC grants are awarded to organizations that positively influence the community by offering family services, economic development services, emergency services, cultural and arts programs, or civic and community programs.

The BSRI Case Management Team and Melissa Starr, Director of the Supply Center, were instrumental in procuring this grant. BSRI was one of 23 BEMC 2021 Community Grants recipients.

The $1,500 grant will allow BSRI to purchase disposable undergarments and incontinence supplies for Brunswick County seniors.

BSRI case management staff were pleased to receive a a 2021 Community Grants from Brunswick Electric Membership Corpora on. From le are Tikila Morgan, Case Manager at the Brunswick Center at Supply; Laura Collins, Case Manager at the Brunswick Center at Shallo e; and Vikki Hine, Case Manager Assistant.

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“I look forward to meeting the participants who attend the Calabash center and building connections,” Segen says. “I love to have fun and I look forward to creating positive memories with the adults who attend the Calabash center. I also look forward to learning new things from Holley and the team in Calabash. This is a new setting for me, so it will be great to experience something a little different.”

Segen and her family moved here in March 2020. “My parents came down here to retire and be close to my aunt and uncle. I decided to join them on this new chapter in our lives,” she says. Her hobbies include knitting, reading, sleeping in whenever possible, and watching TV. She is a baseball fan and enjoys going to major and minor league games. “I enjoy going to the beach and playing 500 Rummy,” Segen says.

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Volunteers

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Meals on Wheels Volunteers Michael and Margie Rhoden

By Joan Leotta

On the Road with Meals

aldorf, Maryland sent Brunswick County two of its finest in June 2019 when Michael and Margie Rhoden moved to Brunswick Forest. Both offered a lifetime of service, Michael as an Army officer (retired colonel) and volunteer at the National World War II Memorial, and Margie as a librarian in Charles County, Maryland and then a volunteer with that library system.

This pair decided from early on that they wanted to do volunteer work in their new community.

Michael Rhoden says, “A friend of ours who retired to southern Virginia told us how much he enjoyed delivering meals to homebound seniors.” They discovered Meals on Wheels, through the Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. (BSRI), performs that service here in Brunswick County. They signed up and began working with the Brunswick Center at Leland in November 2020, just before Thanksgiving.

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“We go out every Wednesday to six clients. It only takes about an

hour and a half. One of the stops is a couple, so we pick up seven meals from the Leland center at 9:30, and an hour and a half and thirty-five miles later, even counting chatting with our clients, we are done.”

Margie Rhoden adds, “We really enjoy seeing and talking with our clients. We think of them as special people in our lives.” The Rhodens regularly inquire how their clients are doing and briefly visit with them – masked, of course. In addition to the meals, the Rhodens pick up flyers on things like health (e.g., where to get COVID-19 shots)

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and other information the county publishes for seniors about available goods, services, and more.

Making New Friends The Rhodens note that one client comes out onto her deck to talk to them about her garden and another likes to chat about her son. “We ask them about the weather, their health, and follow up if we know they had a procedure done, to see how they are feeling,” Michael Rhoden says.

If the Rhodens see anything amiss on a visit, they have name of a social worker to contact or they can report their observation to their

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supervisor, Caroline McLeod at the Leland center, for follow-up.

Both Rhodens emphasize that they very much enjoy visiting with their clients and seeing new parts of Brunswick County in the process.

“Anyone can volunteer with Meals on Wheels,” they both note. “It’s only a one time per week commitment, and usually a short time at that.”

If you are inspired by their story, you can learn more by going to the BSRI website, www.bsrinc.org.

Learn more about volunteering with BSRI at bsrinc.org/volunteer.

Delivering Meals on Wheels is an easy and fun volunteer job, say Margie and Michael Rhoden. Once a week, the couple delivers meals to homebound seniors in the Leland area.

BRAIN-BOOSTING RECIPE Raspberry and Avocado Salad 1 cup fresh raspberries 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar Mixed salad greens 1 ripe mango 1 small avocado 1/4 cup red onion 1/4 cup almonds 1 clove garlic Pinch of salt and pepper Tomatoes or other toppings you choose Puree 1/2 cup of raspberries, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender.

Combine greens, mango, avocado, and onion.

Pour pureed dressing on top and toss to coat. Top

with the remaining raspberries and sprinkle with chopped almonds.

Nutrition Facts per 1 cup: Calories – 114; Carbohydrates – 10g; Sugar – 6g; Potassium – 312mg

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The Crucial Part of Your Body: Your Brain

By Mallory Balice Wellness Program Manager The brain is an amazing and crucial part of our body which plays a role in almost all of our bodily processes.

It’s important to exercise our brain just as we do our bodies. Researchers believe that many of the changes that come with aging, such as memory loss, are lifestylerelated. Keeping your brain in shape can help enhance your memory skills and reduce the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Incorporating a brain-healthy lifestyle with mind exercises can sharpen your brain!

Follow these tips to exercise your brain:

Walk: The brain is like a muscle, you must constantly “work it out,” or its function will decline. Walking is beneficial to get your body moving and oxygen flowing to the brain.

Walking at least 30 minutes a day has been found to deliver an oxygen boost to the brain.

Listen: To train your memory, listen more with your ears and mind. Trying to recall information later will help with your memory. Pay attention to all the details that you see and hear when around other individuals.

Incorporate a healthy diet: Eating a proper and healthy diet is crucial for keeping

your brain in optimum condition. Make sure your diet contains sufficient levels of vitamins and nutrients. Fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids which can help improve the structure and function of brain cells.

Learn new skills: Enhancing your skills by taking on new hobbies will surely help keep your brain sharp. For example, learning to speak another language or how to play a musical instrument. Keep it simple and easy and you will train your brain to remember things.

No matter what stage of life you are in, it is important to keep learning and challenging yourself. There is always room to become the best version of yourself!

Food of the Month: Cauliflower Cauliflower is so versatile that it can be used almost in any dish.

This member of the cruciferous family is packed with several nutrients such as vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and fiber. It is a powerhouse food that may help with weight loss, digestion, and memory.

Next time you decide to make a pizza, use cauliflower crust for a good source of vitamins.

Nutrition facts: 1 cup of cauliflower: Calories – 27; Cholesterol – 0; Potassium – 320 mg; Carbohydrates – 5g; Fiber – 2.1g; Protein – 2.1g.

See our brain‐boos ng recipe on page 11.

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Read All About It

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Reading Takes Us from the Real to the Potential

By Donna Ruth Morgan

fighters for World War II history buffs.

istory buffs and inquisitive people may enjoy the books in our June reviews. Reading helps us delve a little deeper into history, which reveals much about our own time. And some of these selections consider a thoughtful future of our own devising.

Read on!

Could you change your mind about a deeply-held belief? In Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know (2021) organizational psychologist Adam Grant shows how opinions can divide us, while relearning to communicate could unite us, one person at a time.

Well-written, engaging material requires some mental adjustment to process— “arguing like you’re right but listening like you’re wrong.” Nutshell review: Thirty takeaways at book’s end are invaluable for readers curious about personal blind spots.

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The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation (2021) highlights a trio of Black women’s survival of racism, sexism, and violence in the last century. Readers seeking factual biographies about mothers raising world-changing sons may find Anna Malaika Tubbs’ scholarship eclipsed by her injection of personal beliefs into the narratives. Nutshell review: An excellent, extensive bibliography offers unvarnished facts to celebrate these lives.

The Paris Library (2021) shifts from Nazi-occupied Paris in 1939 to Montana in the 1980s. The connection between a mysterious French transplant and a young woman trapped in wartime terror reveals heartbreak overcome by hope. Janet Skeslien Charles’ winsome cast of real-life men and women and imagined characters unite through love of books and freedom. Nutshell review: A treasure for library and book lovers and an extensively researched account of French freedom

The Book of Two Ways is a 2020 “what-if” novel exploring a woman’s past, present, and a duo of possible futures. Dry Egyptology and confusing dips into quantum physics weigh down Jodi Picoult’s storyline about understanding death and survival. Readers might skim over some historical context (especially overly detailed hieroglyphics’ descriptions) in search of the plot, but will relate to the struggles in choosing a fulfilling path. Nutshell review: Dry subject matter and a hurried, frustrating conclusion yield thumbs-down for this book.

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

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To Your Health

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Are You at Higher Risk for Having a Stroke?

(StatePoint) Latia Howard was lead scorer of the University of Pittsburgh women’s basketball team.

She was at the top of her game, being recruited by the WNBA. But that all changed after she suffered a stroke at just 21 years old.

Early one morning, Howard began experiencing weakness in her arm and leg. While she decided to skip practice that day, she didn’t think too much of it.

When her roommate told her trainer why Howard wasn’t at practice and what she was experiencing, he called her and noticed she didn’t sound right on the phone. He went straight to her apartment, immediately called 911, and she was rushed to the emergency room.

African Americans at Risk Star basketball player La a Howard suffered a life‐changing stroke at 21. Look for BE FAST signs to iden fy strokes early.

BE FAST to Catch Signs of Stroke According to experts, immediate medical attention is vital when it comes to stroke, Learn the BE FAST signs and symptoms of a stroke in yourself and others and call 911 immediately.

BE FAST stands for Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time: 

Balance: Sudden loss of balance

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Eyes: Loss of vision in one or both eyes

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Face: Face looks uneven or droopy

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Arm: Arm or leg is weak or hanging down

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Speech: Slurred speech, trouble speaking or seems confused

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Time: Immediately call 911

For more information and resources, visit StrokeAwareness.com, developed by Genentech Inc. “BE FAST” was developed by Intermountain Healthcare, as an adapta on of the FAST model implemented by the American Stroke Associa on. Reproduced with permission from Intermountain Healthcare. © 2011 Intermountain Healthcare.

All rights reserved.

According to the American Stroke Association, African Americans have a higher prevalence of stroke and the highest death rate from stroke than any other racial group. Among stroke survivors, African Americans are more likely to be disabled and have difficulties doing daily activities.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that almost half of African Americans have at least one risk factor for stroke, including manageable conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, as well as genetic conditions like sickle cell disease.

That is why it’s important for everyone to be aware of their risk factors and learn the signs to watch.

Howard’s stroke changed her life. Not only was the star athlete unable to play basketball afterward, she had to relearn how to walk and talk and went through extensive physical therapy, and she became depressed. But she shifted her dream of playing in the WNBA to coaching young, up-and-coming basketball players.

“I am grateful I am here and can share my story,” says Howard, who, now 43, is an educator and basketball coach. “I encourage my team to always give 100% because at one time in my life, I couldn’t give anything.”

Howard encourages everyone to know their body, so they can recognize when something feels different or wrong. “When it comes to stroke, every moment counts,” she says.

In the Garden

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Backyard Bees Help Put Food on the Table

By Pat Naughton

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hat do you call a 6-week-old worker honey bee? ...A senior buzz.

Bees are extremely active foraging for food, storing nectar, feeding larvae, and producing honey, and only live for 6 weeks. There is no time for retirement.

There are 560 species of bees in North Carolina.

Bees are essential. Animal pollinators are responsible for pollinating 87 percent of flower and 75 percent of crop plants.

Bees are commonly associated with having a hive but 60 percent of bees are solitary. They are their own queen and worker. Bees that live in a hive are called social: A queen, drones, and worker bees work together to help the colony survive. They make up 16 percent. Parasite bees make up 24 percent. They don’t collect pollen but sneak into other bees’ nest to lay their eggs.

Yikes! Bees Finding a bee nest in the backyard can be unsettling.

Bees that make a nest in the ground are called miner bees.

They are generally solitary and only the female will sting if threatened. The nest will be evident by small holes in the ground on bare soil. If possible, leave nests undisturbed.

Bee nests can be a nuisance. To discourage ground nesting bees, place a landscape fabric over the area or cover it with mulch. Or just let them continue their solitary lives.

Carpenter bees bore holes in wood to make a nest.

Wood decks and overhangs are prime targets for nests.

Unless there are a large number of bees, there is no challenge to the structural integrity of the wood. They do eliminate their waste before entering the tunnel. This results in a yellowish-brown stain visible beneath the hole. Wood-peckers may cause further damage in search of bee larvae in the tunnel.

Carpenter bees are not threatening. Only the female stings and will only do so when highly agitated. The males are highly territorial and will harass other bees and people that venture near the nest. To reduce nesting activity, treat the entrance holes with an insecticidal spray or dust. Products containing carbaryl (Sevin), malathion or resmethrin are suitable. Since abandoned tunnels may

Top, from le : Carpenter bee and bumblebee. Bo om: Yellow jacket (a wasp) and honeybee.

serve as overwintering sites, or be reused next spring, it is important that they be plugged with wooden dowels or wood putty.

Air Bee and Bee Bee also nest in stems and holes in wood. These types of bees are known as renters. You can promote this type of bee by putting up a bee hotel. Hotels are usually the size of a bird house and have small tubes for bees to build nests. The tubes should be cleaned out every few years.

Yellow jackets nest in the ground, but they are not bees. They can be aggressive when the nest is disturbed.

Yellow jackets are beneficial because they prey on many insects that we consider to be pests. Nest should be left undisturbed if possible. You may want to mark the area to avoid going near the nest.

To control the nest, spray the opening with wasp or hornet spray around dusk when most of the insects are in the nest. Do not pour gasoline down the hole of a nest.

This is extremely dangerous, as it is a flammable hazard and does immense damage to the environment.

A bee sting may hurt but a world without them would be more painful. Bees are responsible for pollinating one in three bites of food we eat. Imagine that diner plate with one third less food. Ouch, that hurts.

To learn more about backyard bees visit Dr. Elsa Youngsteadt’s YouTube presentation “Get to Know the Wild Bees in Your Yard” (https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=-yGbpqX_ZQM). Dr. Youngstead is an assistant professor in the Department of Applied Ecology at N.C. State University.

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: FATHER'S DAY

ACROSS 1. Kind of lively dance 6. Greenwich me 9. Pilgrimage to Mecca 13. Beli le 14. A note to follow soh 15. Annie Oakley's show 16. Hipbone‐related 17. Chicago to Detroit direc on 18. Historical period 19. *Most gi ed Father's Day gi ?

21. *a.k.a. Father of the Cons tu on 23. Have a cold, e.g.

24. Bog deposit 25. Styling product 28. Not yet final, in law 30. Squirrels away 35. "Metamorphoses" poet 37. An oxidants‐rich ber‐ ry 39. Text that precedes the main text 40. Car brand, e.g.

41. *"Full House" father 43. Brazilian indigenous people 44. a.k.a. dropsy 46. Precedes shine 47. Paving stone 48. Early TV manufacturer 50. Bayonet wound 52. "Zip it!"

53. Popular form of com‐ munica on 55. Part of a match 57. *Christopher Robin's father 61. *Father known as "one‐shot" Finch 65. Largest deer 66. *Richard Bobbsey's offspring 68. Precedes desist 69. Cuckoo 70. Friedrich Schiller's "___ to Joy" 71. Personnel person 72. Job for a body shop

73. Parent's order 74. Wrestling's ___ the Giant

DOWN 1. It's equivalent to pain?

2. Sound mind, ____ body 3. Not of the cloth 4. Japanese port 5. Jelly ingredient 6. High school club 7. *Boy's father in "The Road" 8. Recurring melody 9. Shoshonean people 10. Without further ____, pl.

11. 1920s art style 12. *John‐John's father 15. Cow's favorite grass?

20. Homer's classic 22. Pleasurable interjec‐ on 24. Adrian Brody in 2002 film 25. *Wednesday's father 26. Dodge 27. Compare 29. *An thesis to Mufasa 31. Liberal pursuits 32. Don Giovanni and such 33. Echo sounder output 34. *a.k.a. the father of modern economics 36. "Indecent Proposal" star Moore 38. Research facil.

42. Used for raising 45. U.K. Prime Minister, 1945‐51 49. Lady lobster 51. "You ____!"

54. Xe 56. Make a connec on, two words 57. In the thick of 58. Steak condiment 59. Express complaint 60. Antonym of is 61. All over again 62. *Popular Father's Day gree ng 63. Olympic cast‐out 64. Bone‐dry 67. Commo on

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Boiling Spring Lakes Senior Site

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

June 2021

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BSRI Nutrition Program Operating Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 910-754-2300 Program Information www.cityofbsl.org or 363-0018

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

Monday

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Thursday

Friday

1 10am Coffee Crew at The Office

9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

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9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life 6pm Concert at Spring Lake Park: The Reflections 6pm Fairy Hair at the concert

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9am Move & Groove 10am Fit 4 Life

Hey June

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

The Brunswick Center at Calabash Holley Norris, Director Amy Segen, Assistant Director

JUNE 2021

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

Welcome, Amy!

We are sure you’ve heard the “buzz” around town.

Senior Centers in Brunswick County are planning to reopen on Monday, June 7th!

We encourage you to check our website at www.bsrinc.org for the most up-to-date information for re-opening, as things could always change.

The Brunswick Center at Calabash is happy to announce our newest team member, Amy Segen, who will be the Assistant Director! Below are a few fun facts about her:

 She’s a lover of all things sweet,

especially chocolate.  She loves to knit things like blankets, hats, scarves, baby boo es & hats.

• Her favorite flowers are sunflowers & lilacs.

• She enjoys reading mystery novels.

• She’s a fan of Peanuts cartoons, especially anything to do with Snoopy.

She loves Winnie the Pooh, too!

• She loves to make people smile.

• Her favorite color is blue.

Things to make note of: - Vaccines are not required, but are highly recommended.

- Masks are required to be worn at all times, unless eating or drinking. This includes during exercise classes, when using fitness equipment, participating in games, attending presentations, etc. We ask that you please stay home if you are experiencing ANY symptoms of COVID-19. - Prior registration may be required for some activities.

- Please be kind and courteous to one another!

What activities to expect: - Tai Chi -Zumba GOLD -20/20/20 -Gentle Yoga -Drum Circle -BINGO -And more! *Subject to change*

The Brunswick Center at Calabash

JUNE 2021 10050 Beach Dr. SW Calabash, NC 28467 910-754-7427

Holley Norris, Director Amy Segen, Assistant Director

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

Thursday, June 17th at 1 PM Join Detective Geiger and First Sergeant T.K. Nowell for a discussion on how to avoid becoming a victim of scams and financial fraud.

Wear purple on June 9th!

We will be taking a group photo after lunch at 1:00 to show our support and unity. ♥ ♥ ♥ Need financial assistance for those pricey drug prescriptions? Marilou (left), is your go-to!

Need Medicare assistance?

Rene (right) is here for you!

Thank you both for all that you do for older adults in our community!

[ STAY IN THE KNOW ] If you do not regularly receive emails from us, let our front desk know that you would like to be added to our REGROUP no fica on system.

This is how we no fy you of class changes/ cancella ons, events, new offerings, closures, or any other info we feel you should know!

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The Brunswick Center at Leland

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

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

JUNE 2021 Center Hours 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mondays - Fridays

Leland Center Updates!

Ge ng Ready for You!

Meet us out on the new Leland Courtyard. This lovely new space expands our programming space, and gives an al fresco dining op on for curbside lunch.

We have also repainted our ac vity rooms, and upgraded our sinks, dispensers, and water fountains for an automa c, touch‐free experience, and switched to wipeable chairs—all with your safety in mind!

JUNE 2021

The Brunswick Center at Leland

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

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

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

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Center Hours 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mondays - Fridays

Fun in the Sun!

We have been LOVING our Monthly Hired Hands Outdoor Concerts!

WellComm Vaccine Clinic

So grateful for the many hands that helped us spruce up our center grounds during our Spring Clean 2021! Many thanks to Heath Caddell & REACH Community Mulch & More, Friends of the Leland Library, F3, and our very own center par cipants, staff, and family. :)

Ac vi es Be sure to stay tuned to our Ac vity Calendar on www.bsrinc.org and to regroup updates as our schedules may shi un l we get back into a groove!

All Ac vi es are weather‐dependent and there are no rain dates.

All Indoor Ac vi es will require a mask!

Virtual Programming!

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

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SHIIP

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

JUNE 2021

SHIIP Overcomes Counseling Obstacles

By M. René Tarquinio Lead Case Manager/SHIIP Coordinator

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he coronavirus pandemic created many obstacles never before seen in the Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), and 2020 will be a year we will never forget.

Initially we thought that we could continue to counsel Medicare beneficiaries in person as we had done before. We had our sneeze guards in place, masks, disinfectants, etc. Then when the COVID numbers began to escalate, we knew that we needed to find a different way to reach Medicare beneficiaries living in Brunswick County.

As SHIIP Coordinator, I knew we needed to find a different way of doing business. Together with the SHIIP volunteers, we came up with a plan. We knew we needed to embrace technology, so together we overcame our initial reservations and called people by phone and by Zoom, and held outdoor presentations and classes. We realized that with perseverance and determination we could continue to assist Medicare beneficiaries. We learned that technology was an amazing resource and tool!

Overall, we counseled 990 Medicare beneficiaries at a cost savings of $633,519. What an achievement during a pandemic!

Thank you, SHIIP Volunteers

Open Enrollment a Challenge The SHIIP program provides counseling with Medicare throughout the year, but Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 is our busiest time of the year. This is the Open Enrollment period when people can change their prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan. We were discouraged because we did not know how we were going to provide assistance to all of those in need.

Many thanks to our amazing volunteers: Celeste Korpon, Alan Morrissey, Linda Rahilly, Eileen Scanlon, Mary Fitzgerald, Judy LaRocca, Everett Randall, Kate Slavin, Bob Burgess, Mike Carper, and Donna Murphy.

Also, thanks to all the BSRI staff who went above and beyond to help during this trying time.

Hopefully, 2021 will prove to be a less challenging year. But we now know that together we can overcome anything!

And what is so rare as a day in June?

Then, if ever, come perfect days…. ~ James Russell Lowell

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte

JUNE 2021

—An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence—

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

Teresa Nelson, Center Director Blair Stanley, Assistant Director

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

Weekly Ac vity Schedule EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy doughnuts.. And that’s kind of the same thing”~ Anonymous 9:00 9:00

Walk with Ease 9:00 (offsite) 10:00 Low Impact 11:00 aerobics

11:30 Lunch 12:30 Bingo

Gentle Yoga ($5) Geri Fit w/Angela Beginner Line Dancing

9:00

11:30

Lunch

12:00

Advanced Line Dancing

11:30 Lunch 12:30 Bingo

1:00

Tai Chi w/ Dean

9:00

Walk with Ease (offsite) Low Impact aerobics

9:00 Gentle Yoga ($5) 10:00 Geri Fit w/Angela 11:00 Beginner Line Dancing

9:00

11:30 Lunch 12:00 Nutrition with Mallory

11:30 Lunch 12:30 Bingo

Walk with Ease (offsite)

12:00 Advanced Line Dancing 1:00

Tai Chi w/ Dean

Daily Need‐to‐knows:  Gym will be open from 7:00‐9:00, and 12:00‐3:00 DAILY  Billiards Room will be open from 9:00‐1:00 DAILY  Congregate lunch will be served from 11:30‐12:15 DAILY

*Please remember masks are mandatory at all mes unless ac vely ea ng* We are so happy to have you back, but please be respec ul and social distance.

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The Brunswick Center at Shallotte

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

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

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

JUNE 2021

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

April is na onal volunteer month!

This year in April we were s ll unable to do a big volunteer recogni on due to COVID restric ons, so we made gourmet cupcakes and purchased bracelets and keychains for each of our volunteers. We are so apprecia ve of your hard work and dedica on!

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!!

Poetry Corner Dedicated Hearts Dedicated hearts like yours Are not so easy to find.

It takes a special person to be So generous and kind.

To care so much for your fellow man

Is a quality all too rare.

Yet you give of your time and talents, For all in need to share.

So thank you for being a volunteer, We're privileged to work with you.

We want you to know how appreciated you are, Not just today, but the whole year through.

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

The Brunswick XX Center at Shallotte

JUNE 2021

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

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

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

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

The Brunswick Center at Shallo e has been recer fied as a Senior Center of Excellence!

Community Garden!

THE LORD’S MIRACLE ACRE The Lord’s Miracle Acre addresses the problem of food insecurity and helps to alleviate the major health problems that present themselves as a result of poverty, which in our community includes diabetes. This is a collaborative effort between local farmers, helping agencies, schools, and churches, with the goal of increasing the

consumption of fruits and vegetables in people’s diets and in turn increasing their activity level and reducing chronic disease. The crops that we harvest will go to BSRI and a local food bank to help with this. If you would like to volunteer to work in our garden, please contact Teresa Nelson, Center Director in Shallotte.

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The Brunswick Center at Southport

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

JUNE 2021

Weekly Ac vity Schedule– Lunch Served at 11:30 daily EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

DAILY Drop In Ac vi es: Billiards, Coffee with Friends, Fitness Center, Library Green ($) = Fee Based Class; Red (#) = Requires Prior Sign Up; Blue (+) = New Offering/Time

9:00

9:00 10:30 10:00

12:15

6:30

Yoga for Healthy Bones $ Mah Jongg Chair Yoga $ Hand & Foot Canasta Mah Jongg

Jam Session

9:30 Bridge 10:00 Technology

Workshop 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Silver 2:30 Paddles

Fit and 6:30 Strong

Square Dancing

9:00 Yoga for

Healthy 10:00 Bones$ 12:30 Geri‐Fit

Bible Study

9:00

9:00 10:00

10:00 10:00 1:00

Advanced German Geri‐Fit Quil ng and Cra ing Group Knit & Chain Bible Study Beginning Line Dance

9:00

10:00 9:00 10:30 2:00 2:30

Yoga for Healthy Bones $ Sewing Hand & Foot Chair Yoga$ Hand Drumming Fit and Strong

Monthly Ac vity Schedule for Southport– email jkno @bsrinc.org for regular updates MONDAY

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Caregiver Support Group 10:00am

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JUNE 2021

The Brunswick Center at Southport

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

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

Southport Again Named a Center of Excellence Your Southport Senior Center has been awarded a Cer ficate of Excellence by The North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services! The center has met all the criteria and requirements with flying colors. All the extensive documenta on was beau fully wri en and submi ed by our very own fearless leader, Director Melissa Catle . She is a treasure and we cherish her!

May

May is Volunteer Apprecia on Month and do we love and appreciate our volunteers! They were gi ed a silver key chain with a copy of the sweet “Starfish Story,” saying every li le task they do, makes a difference in life. They were treated to Burney’s Bakery treats to start their day. Volunteers make our world go around!

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

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

Virtual Programming Opportunities

Click the logo above to check out the Brunswick Senior Resources YouTube channel, chock full of videos in areas of exercise, health and wellness, cra s, recipes and other fun topics!

And Don’t Forget our Facebook Page!

Click Here

Beverly and Amber have gone and done it again!

The they have earned another Pla num A Award for maintaining a 95 or above health inspec on ra ng, for at least five consecu ve years!

JUNE 2021

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

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Enter Spring Services Raffle Until May 28!

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ake a chance, win great prizes, and help BSRI, too!

Our Spring Services Raffle offers three Prize Packages from Brunswick Christian Recovery Center Workforce Redevelopment Program:

  

Spring Yard Spruce Up Home Spring Cleaning Catered Spring Picnic

To purchase tickets, go to https:// bsrifundraiser.rallyup.com/bsrispringservices fundraiser2021. Raffle closes and winners will be drawn on May 28, so get your tickets today!

Help BSRI and Have Fun Too BSRI offers programs and services to promote the well-being and enhance the quality of life for senior adults living in Brunswick County. We operate five senior centers and several nutrition sites that provide balanced congregate meals, socialization, arts and crafts, health and wellness activities, and lifelong learning experiences.

BSRI also furnishes many services to assist seniors, such as Meals on Wheels, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), Ramps and Rails,

Family Caregiver Program, and information/referral and case management. Proceeds from ticket sales will support BSRI’s programs and services for the older adults of Brunswick County.

Prizes Are By CRCI Thank you to our prize package sponsor, Brunswick Christian Recovery Centers, Inc. (CRCI) Workforce Redevelopment Program. Prizes packages will consist of services provided by the trade programs including landscaping, cleaning, and catering. To learn more about CRCI’s Workforce Redevelopment Program, go to https://crcirecovery.org/

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The Brunswick Center at Supply

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

101 Stone Chimney Road Supply, NC 28462 910-754-7604

JUNE 2021

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Melissa Starr, Director Jillian Hardin, Assistant Director

June 2021 ‐ Weekly Ac vity Schedule EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

No Symbol = No Fee (Contributions always appreciated); $ = Fee Associated ; ^ = Requires Advanced Registration; * = New Offering/Time

10:00 ^ Walking Club

10:00 * Quilting Club

10:00 ^ Balance-Core- 10:00 ^ Walking Club Strength

11:15 ^ Tabata

11:15 ^ Tabata 12:00 p.m. Lunch

12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:30 ^ Geri-Fit®

12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:30 ^ Craft Class

12:00 p.m. Lunch

12:00 p.m. Lunch

12:30 ^ Geri-Fit®

Monthly Ac vity Schedule MONDAY

TUESDAY 1

WEDNESDAY 2 ^*Drum Circle 10A

THURSDAY 3

FRIDAY 4

Nutrition w/ Mallory 12P 7 ^*Walk the Beach with Jillian 8A Holden Beach!

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Group 2P

^*Clearance Rack for Medications 10A 14 ^*Garden Club 9A

15 Elder Abuse Awareness Walk 10A

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Medicare Class for People Turning 65 11A 28 ^*Garden Club 9A Card Making Class 12:30

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PLEASE CALL THE SUPPLY CENTER TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN ANY OF OUR PROGRAMS AND CLASSES SO THAT WE CAN PREPARE. CALL 910-754-7604.

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The Brunswick Center at Supply

101 Stone Chimney Road Supply, NC 18462 910-754-7604

Melissa Starr, Director Jillian Hardin, Assistant Director

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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

June 2021 Zoom Schedule Stretch It Out w/ Angela Mondays @ 10:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting— https://zoom.us/j/94526518683 Meeting ID: 945 2651 8683

Seated Tabata w/ Angela Wednesdays @ 10:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting—https://zoom.us/j/99257934494 Meeting ID: 992 5793 4494

Yoga w/ Emily Tuesdays @ 9:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting— https://zoom.us/j/92214536450 Meeting ID: 922 1453 6450

Finding the Right Resources for YOU! June 10 @ 1:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting—https://zoom.us/j/97663374836 Meeting ID: 976 6337 4836

Pilates w/ Nancy Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting— https://zoom.us/j/98863429833 Meeting ID: 988 6342 9833

Caring for the Caregiver June 24 @ 1:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting— https://zoom.us/j/93570951041 Meeting ID: 935 7095 1041

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

(Must attend all 20 Sessions. Class started 2/10) Join Zoom Meeting— https://zoom.us/j/97627326984 Meeting ID: 976 2732 6984 S! LAS ela!

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M ng ZOO w/ A NEW It Out tch Stre

Check out our Zoom schedule above! We have a few changes for June! The Chair Yoga and Muscle Fusion Zoom classes that were held every Monday ended in May. However, kickstart your week with a new Zoom class called Stretch It Out w/ Angela! This 45-minute class helps to increase your range of motion in the joints, improves blood circulation and posture, and alleviates muscular tension throughout the body. These movements should be done on a regular basis.

Angela currently teaches Seated Tabata via Zoom as well. Also in June, Angela will offer Tabata and Geri-Fit at the Supply Center. Check out the class schedule.

OUTREACH AND EDUCATION AT SUPPLY CENTER!

Drum Circle at Supply Center!

This month, during our congregate lunch, we will offer outreach from BSRI’s most talented staff, including Clearance Rack for Medications with Marilou Smith, Nutrition News with Mallory Balice, Medicare Class with Rene Tarquinio, and live Cooking for Health with Tammie Mullis!

Join us for this new class. Classes are held the first and third Wednesday from 10—11 a.m. We have some drums available to use or bring your own. Register for your spot to attend.

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The Brunswick Center at Supply

BRUNSWICK SENIOR BUZZ

101 Stone Chimney Road Supply, NC 910-754-7604

Melissa Starr, Director Jillian Hardin, Assistant Director

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th Walk for Elder Abuse Awareness Day! We plan to walk in the Supply Center parking lot on Tuesday, June 15 in recognition and to raise awareness for the growing issue of elder abuse and neglect.

Wear your purple and walk with us!

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) launched on June 15, 2006. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.

JUNE 2021

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Case Management Team and Melissa Starr, Director of the Supply Center who were among the 23 Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) 2021 Community Grants recipients.

BEMC Grants are awarded based on organizations that positively influence the community by offering family services, economic development services, emergency services, cultural and arts programs and/or civic and community programs. The $1,500 grant will allow the agency to purchase disposable undergarments and incontinence supplies for the seniors in Brunswick County.

In addition, elder abuse and neglect is increasingly recognized as a public health and human rights issue. WEAAD serves as a call-to-action for individuals, organizations, and communities to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Join the CLUB! Quilting Club meets on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in the former Craft Room!

Learn new skills, tips and ideas from fellow Quilters!

Caregiver Support Group will start on Thursday, June 10 from 2:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m. This will be offered in the center.

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

Please contact Melissa at 910-754-7604 ext. 4 to register.

CENTERS MAY BE CLOSED—See updates below and on www.bsrinc.org

What’s for Lunch?

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

JUNE 2021

*Menus subject to change*

CONTRIBUTIONS ALWAYS WELCOME!

HOME-DELIVERED MEALS are brought Mondays through Fridays.

CONGREGATE MEALS are expected to resume June 7 when the centers reopen.

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

1 Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein noodles Oriental blend vegetables Mandarin oranges Dinner roll Fortune cookie Milk 2% 8 Baked ham Mashed sweet pota‐ toes Cooked cabbage Fruit fluff Dinner roll Milk 2%

2 Tuna salad Wheat bread Lettuce & tomato Potato Salad Fruit ambrosia Milk 2%

9 Baked chicken breast w/ mushroom gravy Roasted red pota‐ toes Green beans Peach cobbler Dinner roll Milk 2%

3 Pork Loin Garlic pasta California blend vegetables Fruit cocktail Dinner roll Milk 2%

10 Cheeseburger w/ mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion Potato wedges Diced pears Milk 2%

4 Baked herbed tilapia Glazed carrots Brown rice Fresh banana Dinner roll Milk 2%

14 Pork chop Harvard beets Mashed potatoes Baked cinnamon ap‐ ples Dinner roll Milk 2%

15 Grilled chicken breast sandwich w/ lettuce,tomato, mayo Broccoli salad Potato wedges Pineapple tidbits Milk 2%

16 Spaghetti and meat sauce Garden salad Cherry cobbler Breadstick Milk 2%

17 Chicken cordon bleu Broccoli & cauliflower Rice & carrots Tropical fruit Dinner roll Milk 2%

18 Salmon patty Zucchini w/ tomatoes Scalloped potatoes Diced pears Whole wheat bun Milk 2%

21 Baked cod Carrot raisin salad California blend vegetables Rice pilaf Apple crisp Dinner roll Milk 2%

22 Chicken parmesan w/pasta Creamy cucumber salad Capri vegetable blend Tropical fruit Breads ck Milk 2%

23 Beef stroganoff w/ egg noodles Parslied carrots Brussels sprouts Diced peaches Dinner roll Milk 2%

24 BBQ chicken breast Normandy blend vegetables Baked mac & cheese Berry cobbler Dinner roll Milk 2%

28 Turkey piccata Penne pasta Cauliflower Fruit cocktail Dinner roll Milk 2%

29 Beef hot dog Cole slaw Baked beans Fresh apple Chocolate pudding

30 Sliced turkey w/gravy California blend veggies Mashed potatoes Applesauce Dinner roll Rice pudding Milk 2%

25 Chicken salad Whole wheat bread Lettuce, tomato Baked potato wedges Pasta salad Pineapple tidbits Chocolate cookie Milk 2%

7 Hamburger steak w/ brown gravy Mashed potatoes Steamed broccoli Fruit crisp Dinner roll Milk 2%

11 Baked flounder Spinach Sour cream mashed potatoes Vanilla pudding Fresh orange Dinner roll Milk 2%

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