The Coastal Buzz October 2021

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The Coastal Buzz The Monthly Magazine of Coastal Carolina Active Living

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We remain under a mask mandate

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Anyone can refer a patient to hospice, and the evaluation is free.

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Masks are required to be worn at all times, regardless of vaccination status, unless one is actively eating or drinking.

This includes during fitness classes, as well as use of the fitness room. If you do not have a mask upon your arrival at the center, one will be provided for you. Please know and understand that this is not optional. If you are not willing to wear a mask as stated above, you will politely be asked to vacate the building.

Brunswick County established this Interim Policy on Face Coverings beginning Aug. 30. This policy remains in effect until the county changes their policy. Please help ensure the safety of yourself and others.

This protocol, initiated by the county, will now be mandated at all senior centers managed by Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. (BSRI).

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Contents

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CONTENTS Letter from Calabash ................................. 5 News ................................................... 6-11, 22 Best Bites ...................................................... 12 Wellness Corner ........................................ 13 Brunswick DAR .......................................... 14 Read All About It ....................................... 15 Preventive Medicine ................................. 16 In the Garden ............................................. 17 Puzzles ......................................................... 30 SHIIP: Medicare Enrollment .................. 34 What’s for Lunch? ..................................... 38 Volunteers ................................................... 39

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SENIOR SITE CALENDARS Boiling Spring Lakes ................................ 18 Calabash ....................................................... 19 Leland ........................................................... 23 Oak Island ..................................................... 26 Shallotte ....................................................... 27 Southport .................................................... 31 Supply ........................................................... 35

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Brunswick senior resources, Inc. 3620 Express Dr., P.O. Box 2470, Shallotte, NC 28459

BSRI A S · 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, Director of Volunteer Services · 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

www.bsrinc.org (910) 754-2300 (910) 754-9269 | Office Hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. · Chauvet “Mel” Jackson, Operations Technician · Justin Benoy, Project Technician BSRI C /S S · 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 · Heather Puglisi, Calabash · Veronica Lett-McGee, Leland · Brttany Steinkamp, Leland · Marilou Smith, Leland · Shelley Cooper, Leland · Sandy Porcaro, Leland

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· Janyce Jones, Leland · Pat Green, Leland · Teresa Nelson, Shallotte · Blair Stanley, Shallotte · Laura Collins, Shallotte · Brenda Ambrose, Shallotte · Justin Josephon, Shallotte · Tonya Barnes, Shallotte · Braden Greene, Floater · Beverly Bridgers, Southport · Melissa Catlett, Southport · Jackie Knott, Southport · Vaughn Hatley, Southport · Casey Freed, Southport · Marilyn Stevens, Southport · Melissa Starr, Supply · Jillian Hardin, Supply · Gloria Pieczarka, 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

Our cover photographer Kermit Cox and his wife Suzanne resided in Wes ield, Indiana before moving to Southport. Kermit a ended the John Herron art Ins"tute a#er high school and won numerous photography awards in Indiana. He now pursues fine art photography and has led a photography class at the Brunswick Center at Southport, You can see his work at the Art Shak in Southport and in the Senior Center Gi# Shop on Oak Island.

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BSRI STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH

A#er re"ring from leadership roles in engineering and IT at a major confec"onary manufacturer, Beth Klahre and her husband Jeff relocated to North Carolina. Beth enjoys reading on the beach, learning to play the harp, and wri"ng human-interest stories. She lives in Southport with her husband and their dog, Betsy. On page 10, Beth talks with Courtney Bledsoe about BSRI housing in Calabash.

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

Joan writes about acorn squash on page 12 and the Brunswick County DAR on page 14.

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.

Check out Donna’s reviews on page 17 of all-new books from 2021.

Pat Naughton and his family moved from Richmond, Va. to Winding River Planta"on in Brunswick County in 2017 a#er Pat re"red as a mechanical engineer at a nuclear power plant.

He has been an avid gardener for 35 years and is a Brunswick County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer. On page 17, Pat tells us about the Discover Garden and the Oct. 23 Brunswick County Botanical Gardens Open House.

Francesca Gazelle is a senior public health student at UNCW. She is from Annapolis, Maryland. She is interning with Wellness Program Manager Mallory Balice un"l December, when she will graduate and begin work in health educa"on. “I am interested in learning about the senior community here, and nutri"on is one of my personal passions. I look forward to learning and working together with you all,” Francesca says. She enjoys exercise, going to the beach, and baking. Read Francesca’s stories about wellness on page 13.

Gloria Pieczarka Nutrition Coordinator, Supply Center Gloria organizes and implements the Supply Center’s Meals on Wheels and congregate meals programs.

Gloria grew up in Massachusetts. Her very first job was in the food industry, at Jahn Catering.

“I love seniors,” Gloria says. “I started volunteering when we were at the Lockwood Folly Community Center. I became the nutrition site manager there and moved with everyone to Supply Center in 2017, where I became the nutrition coordinator.” She is very motivated by her family and friends.

“I love working in my yard and am proactive about saving the environment. I recycle every chance I can get,” Gloria says.

She has two cats named Sandy and Grayson and she loves homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Letter from Calabash

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ABOUT THE COVER

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Autumn is for Oysters

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hile summer is without question my favorite season of all, I find several things truly enjoyable and beautiful during the fall months.

Photo by Kermit Cox

“This was a setup at an outdoor market,” says cover photographer Kermit Cox, who has taught photography at the Brunswick Center at Southport. “The sun was bright, and the se ng was just perfect for a photograph.” Carpe diem, Kermit!

Read our stories about winter squash on pages 12 and 13 of this issue.

First and foremost, I enjoy sipping a warm beverage, like a Caramel Apple Spice, without breaking a sweat. The comfort and hip style of flannels, soft and oversized sweaters, leather boots, toboggans (or “beanies”, depending on where you’re from) are a plus.

I love leaves turning a lovely shade of yellow and orange, apples being picked, pies being baked, bonfires being built. I could keep going, but I will end with my favorite part of fall— oyster roasts begin.

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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Kermit Cox, Casey Freed, Jillian Hardin, Veronica Lett-McGee, Pat Naughton, Teresa Nelson, Holley Norris, Amy Segen 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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This two-day event will be held in Ocean Isle Beach from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17.

Admission is $5 (cash only) for adults and is free for children 12 and younger.

Bring your chair and listen to live music, shop among the many vendors selling items that are truly one of a kind, and be sure to come hungry because I promise your belly will thank you for it!

EDITOR Shelagh Clancy buzz@bsrinc.org (910) 622-1036 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Mallory Balice, Casey Freed, Francesca Gazelle, Beth Klahre, Joan Leotta, Holley Norris, Mike McGurn, Donna Ruth Morgan, Pat Naughton, Marilou Smith

Holley Norris, Director The Brunswick Center at Calabash

Oysters for Fall Not everyone loves oysters, but I find them to be so tasty and comforting in the cooler temperatures. Not to mention— they were my Papa’s favorite, so they always bring back sweet memories of when he was still here with us.

If you’re an oyster lover, here’s an event created just for you—the 40th Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival (ncoysterfestival.com).

Have some fun and take part in the contests or sit back and watch them all unfold before you.

Contests include an Oyster Eating Contest, Oyster Shucking Contest, and Oyster Stew Cook-off made up of stews prepared by local restaurants.

Take it from a local: This is something you do not want to miss. I’ll see you there!

Holley Norris, Director The Brunswick Center at Calabash

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BSRI News

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Notary Services Available at Brunswick Senior Centers

By Casey Freed Case Manager, The Brunswick Center at Southport

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ave you heard about BSRI’s notary services? Notary services are available to all center participants. With an advance appointment, you can pop into any BSRI center location and have a notary public sign and notarize select legal documents completely free of charge.

Jackie Knott, assistant director at the Brunswick Center at Southport, is a North Carolina notary public.

Jackie has notarized car titles, wills, property exchange documents, and more. She says she loves being able to offer this service to our seniors.

Photo by Casey Freed

Case Management Assistant Vikki Hine (seated, right) assists Alan Mahoney with papers to be notarized. Witnesses are Case Management Assistant Teresa Muchler-Nogi (at le$) and Case Manager Laura Collins.

“It is so much more convenient for folks to come see me in my office rather than stand in line somewhere and pay for a service that they can get here for free,” Knott says. “I can sign and stamp the documents before their chair yoga class or after they have lunch here.”

centers. Vikki Hine, case manager assistant at the Shallotte Center, is also a North Carolina notary public.

Hine often receives calls from outside agencies like hospice who need someone to assist their clients who are homebound. If you are unable to leave your home for medical reasons, our case management team can bring notary services to you.

A Notary Comes to You

Advance Directive Advice

The service is not exclusively for participants who can come into the

Some documents help you communicate your wishes in case of

a medical emergency. The case management team and other staff who act as notaries are trained to answer your basic questions regarding advance directive forms such as living wills, health care power of attorneys, mental health directives, or forms that allow you to change an existing health care directive. The team can also help you find advance directive forms online.

To schedule an appointment with one of BSRI’s notaries, contact a case manager at your local center, or call the central office at Shallotte at (910) 754-2300.

Guardian ad Litem Program Begins Volunteer Training Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity where you will impact the lives of abused or neglected children in your community?

The Guardian ad Litem Program will begin a new virtual volunteer training in October 2021. Complete an application online at www.volunteerforgal.org or call (910) 253-4532 for more information.

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Nutrition and Medicine Program Addresses Osteoporosis

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earn about how nutrition affects osteoporosis at our October informational sessions at Brunswick County senior centers.

BSRI Prescription Assistance Program Coordinator Marilou Smith and Wellness Program Manager Mallory Balice will host educational sessions about how nutrition affects health conditions, and what resources can help lower the cost of prescriptions.

Our special October topic is osteoporosis.

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The Brunswick Center at Shallotte Noon, Oct. 8

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The Brunswick Center at Southport Noon, Oct. 15

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The Brunswick Center at Leland Noon, Oct. 18

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The Brunswick Center at Supply 11:30 a.m. Oct. 19

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The Brunswick Center at Calabash 11 a.m., Oct. 21

BSRI Named Hunger Hero Distributes 10,000 Lbs. of Food

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SRI received the Hunger Hero Award and a thank-you letter from the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. We distributed over 10,000 pounds of food from July 2020 to June 2021,” says BSRI Wellness Program Manager Mallory Balice.

BSRI is a partner of the Food Bank. “We have three established food pantries at our senior centers, and we purchase nonperishable food from the Food Bank to create food boxes for our participants.

“Each week, we send out food boxes to our participants who need food,” Balice says.

“So, wear your strongest posture and see your hardest times as more than just the times you fell, but a range of mountains you learned to climb.” ~ Morgan Harper Nichols

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BSRI thrift store news

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Shop BSRI Thrift Stores!

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

We were excited to get in some elegant an que furniture at the BSRI Calabash Thri Store. This secretary measures eight feet tall and offers useful drawers for organizing your work, and even a couple of secret compartments.

We invite you to see all the an ques, new-to-you items, and special finds at the best thri stores in Brunswick County: the BSRI Thri s Stores in Calabash and Shallo*e.

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Antique Furniture Finds Its Way to BSRI Thrift Stores

By Mike McGurn Thrift Stores Operations Manager

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ello and happy fall, everyone! Hope you're enjoying the cooler weather and everything this beautiful time of year has to offer. Including yard sales and thrift store shopping.

While we rarely get true antiques—items 100 years old or more—we recently received a single donation of a four-piece antique dining room set and a large, stunning secretary.

The dining room set, which is on wheels, includes a large table and leaf with six chairs; a long buffet/server; and two china cabinets, one with a large oval window on the middle door which is decorated with scrolled wood carvings.

The ornate set also features carvings on the doors and drawers, mother-of-pearl inlays on the knobs, and fluted decorative feet on every piece.

One of the most unusual features is a drawer almost 6 feet wide across the top of the long buffet/server. The knobs are so far apart that it is quite literally difficult for most people to be able to grab both of them at the same time and open the drawer. Most everyone who sees it has never seen a drawer that wide!

The secretary is super neat and super big too, measuring eight feet high! It is ornate as well, with decorative carvings and framed glass doors.

When the desktop is lowered a very functional organizer is revealed, with four letter slots and four small drawers on each side and a small center cabinet and drawer. There are a couple of secret compartments that have tough-to-find releases, for hiding money and other valuables.

While the small china cabinet sold almost right away, as of press time all the other pieces are still available at our Calabash Thrift Store at very reasonable prices.

You never know what you'll find at BSRI Thrift Stores, but items like these will transport you back in time and give you a great appreciation of the craftsmanship and care that went into making them.

We love an ques! This china cabinet and buffet and other an que pieces are for sale at our Calabash Thri Store.

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BSRI News

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Calabash Senior Housing Makes Progress

By Beth A. Klahre

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he August issue of the Senior Buzz announced the start of a new senior living housing project in Calabash. The project, led

by Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. (BSRI), will develop an independent living facility for seniors on the 15-acre property behind the Brunswick Center at Calabash.

Plans call for a 136-unit apartment complex with a 74-unit three-story apartment building alongside multi-family ranch-style buildings of four, six, or eight units.

Conveniently located next to the Brunswick Center at Calabash, residents will be able to easily take advantage of the programs and services at the center and enjoy indoor and outdoor public spaces, walking trails, and more.

Floor Plans Are Nearly Done According to BSRI Director of Corporate Strategy Courtney Bledsoe, the project is reaching an exciting time. “We have made great headway over the past several weeks. All floor plans have been finalized and we are now moving into the interior design process and selections. I can't wait for our future residents to see the beautiful apartments we are building for them!”

BSRI has partnered with Norris and Tunstall Consulting Engineers of Wilmington. The group has been vital to the development process from the start and is currently working on obtaining construction permits and approvals. Bledsoe

says, “We are getting closer to construction every day. The engineers have created master site plans, working closely with us to make the most out of the property.

They have consulted with the town administrator, commissioners, and planning board to ensure our plans are viable and all concerns are addressed before development begins.”

Simultaneous to permitting, the team is accepting bids from local contractors and builders. Bledsoe says, “We have some great contenders, but have not made a final selection at this time. We know that we want to contract locally as it is extremely important to BSRI and our investors to provide job opportunities in our community and support Brunswick County's economy.”

Website Coming Soon BSRI will begin promoting the new community through the senior centers first. Interested potential leasers can get on an emailing list now by stopping at any of the senior centers in the county.

BSRI will begin emailing information when a new website is launched in the next couple of months.

Construction Timeline

This preliminary floor plan by MPG Architects shows what a two-bedroom corner unit might look like when the Calabash ranch-style buildings are finished.

No final date is set, but BSRI hopes to begin construction by the end of 2021. Once construction starts, leasing rates will be determined based on current market rates. The 74-unit building will be the first to accept tenants.

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Bledsoe says, “We will have a range of rental rates depending on the apartment size and layout, so there will be plenty of options available.” BSRI expects to lease all of the apartments in the 74-unit

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Bledsoe is very optimistic about the project. “Creating more housing options that offer the support that BSRI provides through our many

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programs and services has been a goal of BSRI for many years. In order to truly help seniors stay independent and age in place, it is our responsibility to provide more opportunities to do so.”

Meet Courtney Bledsoe, BSRI Director of Corporate Strategy

By Beth A. Klahre

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ourtney Bledsoe is the new Director of Corporate Strategy for Brunswick County Senior Resources, Inc. (BSRI.). She takes on this role with drive and ambition backed by plenty of relevant experience.

Prior to working for BSRI, Courtney was a restaurant manager and event coordinator for 10 years where she helped open several new locations and secured new business. During her 13 years of management, she led several startups.

In 2018, Courtney started her career with BSRI. She was hired as Assistant Center Director of the Brunswick Center at Leland and after three months was transferred to the Brunswick Center at Supply in the same role. She accepted a promotion to center director at the Brunswick Center at Calabash in September 2018, where she led a team of staff and volunteers to open the newest BSRI center. The center received the SCOPE Center of Excellence Certification based on foundational efficient systems and processes. This past April, Courtney was promoted to her current position.

For Courtney, working for BSRI is not just a job. “I have always had a heart for serving others. I knew that I would have a great sense of fulfillment working for a mission-based organization. When I first discovered BSRI, I was really just seeking a volunteer opportunity. I thought about maybe teaching yoga or driving a Meals on Wheels route in my free time. When I saw the job posting for the assistant director position, I felt called to apply.”

And she is very happy that she did! “Working with this population has been so rewarding. I love that I can use my skills to serve people in such impactful ways. I truly cherish the relationships I have built with our participants and community. I am forever grateful.”

Courtney is excited about her new role in strategy.

While she says that there is much to accomplish, her short-term goals are to establish more housing opportunities for older adults. She says, “I love to get to be on the ground level of new opportunities for BSRI. “I feel my greatest strength is empowering and encouraging my team members to be their best. I find that encouragement and support produces the best outcome in business.”

More about Courtney Favorite Pastime: Walking my dogs, surfing at Holden Beach or doing yoga. I am happiest when I am outdoors.

Favorite Book: The Four Agreements Favorite Movie: “Ferris Bueller's Day Off” Favorite Cookie: Anything with chocolate

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Healthy Bites

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Squash—It’s What’s for Dinner

By Joan Leotta

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y personal fall favorite for savory dishes is the acorn squash.

Acorn squash may be the healthiest of all the squash varieties.

It offers more folate, calcium, magnesium (nearly one-third of a day's worth in one cup) and potassium than butternut, Hubbard, or spaghetti squash. Eat one cup of cooked acorn squash and you'll get more potassium (896 milligrams) than if you ate two medium bananas (844 mg).

Tackle the Squash You can find this power-packed veggie in most groceries beginning in the fall and usually through the winter holidays. It is a large green, acorn shape, with bits of orange at either end. Picking one is pretty easy since it will be green and yellowish in sort of equal parts, heavy for its size with no soft spots.

It’s a hard squash to cut through.

I make a couple of slits , microwave for up to thirty seconds and find that softens the outer skin enough to cut the squash in half and take out the seeds.

Stuff the Squash A medium-sized acorn squash can be simply cut in half, seeds scooped out, a pat of butter and teaspoon of brown sugar and a pinch of salt put into the cavity, and baked at 350˚ until soft. Time of cooking varies depending on the squash. It’s a lovely side dish.

My favorite way to consume all

of this goodness is with sausage and apple stuffing. I purchase Neese’s sausage (a North Carolina natural product), cut the one-pound block in half, freeze half for another time, and put the sausage in a pan with one sliced apple, half a small onion, salt, pepper, and some breadcrumbs. When the sausage is cooked and the apples are soft, I crack in an egg to bind the stuffing.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

I cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds, and soften the squash by putting it open-side down on a microwave safe plate with a few tablespoons of water. Then I cook it in the microwave for up to for five minutes, and then a minute at a time until it’s soft.

1 egg

When the squash is soft enough, I fill each half with the sausage stuffing, sprinkle some grated Romano cheese on top, and bake the squash, covered, for about twenty minutes. The recipe is at right.

We usually fix a green salad as the side dish and when feeling very festive, accompany the meal with Italian bread.

1 medium acorn squash, cut in half, seeds scooped out ½ block of Neese’s country sausage or 8 oz. of any other kind of loose sausage 1 medium to small gala or fuji apple, sliced (I don’t peel mine) 1 small onion, chopped ¼ cup breadcrumbs Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese Sauté the sausage, apple, and onion together until the sausage is cooked. Add the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper. Remove from the fire. Add the egg and stir.

Divide the stuffing into two parts to stuff each half of the acorn squash. Place the filled halves in casserole dish. Sprinkle with grated Pecorino Romano cheese Cover and bake at 350˚ for 20 minutes. Serves 2.

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Think Pink!

Butternut Squash Soup

By Francesca Gazelle Wellness Program Intern

5 cups butternut squash, diced (skin removed)

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½ cup diced yellow onion

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1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon minced garlic

ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer prevention can be monitored by maintaining a healthy weight through exercise and eating healthy foods. Some studies have shown that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can be beneficial to reduce the risk of cancer.

Food high in omega-3 fatty acids include: •

Fish and seafood (salmon, tuna, sardines)

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Nuts and seeds (pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, walnuts)

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Plant oils (flaxseed oil, soybean oil)

Screen for breast cancer by doing self-exams and going to the doctor regularly. The National Breast Cancer Foundation is a great resource for information, including education downloads and ways to support others. Find this information at nationalbreastcancer.org.

1 cup diced carrots 1 quart vegetable stock (or chicken stock) 1 tsp. paprika ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. turmeric Salt and pepper to taste Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan, add onions, garlic, carrots, and squash, and sauté until the onions are translucent. Add the stock and spices. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes or until the squash is fully cooked (should be very soft). Allow the soup to cool then add to a blender or food processor. Once blended smooth, add back to the pan, and serve.

Serve this alongside chicken for a balanced meal and add toasted pumpkin seeds on top for a healthy crunch.

Serves 6.

FOOD OF THE MONTH: BUTTERNUT SQUASH What happens when you drop a pumpkin? Squash!

Butternut squash is in season now and is a perfect fall vegetable for decoration and eating. It’s high in potassium, an electrolyte that helps nerve and muscle function and promotes a regular heartbeat. And it’s an excellent source of vitamin A and fiber.

Nutrition facts for 1 cup of cooked butternut squash: 82 calories; 2g protein; 21g carbohydrates; 6g fiber; 4g sugar

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Around Brunswick County

OCTOBER 2021

Good Works with a Dash of History: DAR

By Joan Leotta

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he National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) is more than just another ladies’ club. Founded nationally circa 1890, the organization applies the commitment of their ancestors, who formed a country, to maintaining and continuing that heritage through historic conservation and community good works.

The Brunswick Town Chapter, founded in 1976, has 160 members who come from all over the United States, says Martha Koletar, regent of the chapter.

Koletar says, “I joined the DAR because I am interested in genealogy and how my ancestors contributed to the freedom I enjoy today. I believe strongly in historical preservation and in honoring those who served in this country.”

Community Service Koletar notes that last year, local chapter members completed 6,400 hours of community service even with all of the Covid-19 restrictions.

“We buy and sell wreaths through the Wreaths Across America Program and place them on veteran graves. We support veterans in a wide range of activities including donating clothing. The chapter sends coupons to military base stores and donates to programs to assist disabled veterans, as well as donating special head markers for all veterans,” Koletar says. Members also act as poll workers, tutors in schools, participate in cemetery

Photo by Phyllis Wilson

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cleaning, give to food pantries, and more.

The chapter’s work in schools includes supporting local schools in many ways, including by offering DAR scholarships, giving Good Citizen awards, and setting up displays and offering talks during the annual September Constitution Week events. The Brunswick Chapter also donates books for adults and children to the local Literary Council.

Chapter member Teresa McLamb adds, “We sponsor speakers on local history, annually recognize first responders, and donate to the community through some fundraising events.” She notes that chapter members also made hundreds of masks during Covid.

Members participate in parades (often in costume), contribute to celebrations at Bells Across America

in the area’s fire stations, and conduct school programs during Constitution Week in September. At naturalization ceremonies the DAR gives out American flags and small copies of the Constitution.

Genealogy Workshops In addition, the chapter holds genealogy workshops. Those workshops have special relevance for people who might want to join the group. While there are no restrictions of age, race, or religion, applicants must be nominated by a current member and be able to trace their direct blood lineage back to a patriot of the Revolutionary War period. The chapter registrar and other members help applicants find the appropriate documentation.

Find out more about the DAR on the chapter’s website at

darbrunswicktownchapter. blogspot.com .

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New Books to Share This October

By Donna Ruth Morgan

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ctober’s book reviews are all new books from 2021 and they all come recommended. There’s something for everyone in this month’s collection, all available at Brunswick County libraries.

The President’s Daughter is a second collaboration between a prolific author and a famous politician. This story melds James Patterson’s expert literary techniques and Bill Clinton’s mastery of political intrigue. The premise of a retired POTUS/USN Seal careening through deathdefying danger requires suspension of disbelief for this good vs. evil narrative. Nutshell review: The 600+ pages might cause some readers hesitation, but the book is a fun, fast read.

Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine outlines the disconnect between consumers and medical experts and the connection between Big Pharma and those same medical experts. Aiming at junk foods and the Standard American Diet, Dr. Robert H. Lustig unpacks lots of scientific data then connects it to daily life. He presents the stark contrast between “the real

story of food” and “the story of real food.” Nutshell review: Learn how our eating habits can trigger or prevent disease.

How Stella Learned to Talk: The Groundbreaking Story of the World's First Talking Dog is a fascinating story of an author/dog owner/ speech-language pathologist who uses a special device to “talk” with her pet. Client children who learned to communicate inspired Christina Hunger to teach her pup through a process she explains in meticulous detail. Nutshell review: Chapters end with instructional “Takeaways for Teaching Your Dog” for ambitious owners who want to communicate with their canine companions.

Golden Girl is classic Elin Hilderbrand with a supernatural twist, multiple perspectives, and a plot that highlights Nantucket and its culture.

Love, tragedy, forgiveness, and (of course) romance abound in a novel that reads like a farewell after its 26 predecessors! It was released as a summertime beach read, but fans will enjoy an autumn evening warmed by this everyloose-end-tied-up mystery. Nutshell review: Ignore the distraction of the author’s clumsy insertion of social justice topics.

Summer ends, and Autumn comes, and he who would have it otherwise would have high tide always and a full moon every night. ~Hal Borland

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Health news

OCTOBER 2021

Older Adults Shouldn’t Delay Preventive Health Care (StatePoint) Many older adults have delayed preventive health care during the pandemic because of fear of visiting the doctor’s office. As more people get vaccinated for COVID-19, now may be a good time to make up for gaps in care, according to Dr. Gina Conflitti, chief medical officer for Medicare Advantage at Cigna.

“Delaying preventive care can catch up with us, especially as we get older,” says Dr. Conflitti. “As people age, preventive care becomes increasingly important in helping prevent or manage chronic conditions. Doctors’ offices have nationally-accepted, evidence-based COVID-19 safety protocols in place and many preventive services are covered by Medicare or Medicare Advantage at no extra cost when visiting a participating or in-network provider.”

Consider These Preventive Measures Your own doctor should determine what preventive services you need. Among those to consider: Annual wellness visit. Covered by Medicare, this is a great way to develop a personalized annual care plan.

Among other things, your doctor will ask you to fill out a health risk assessment to help determine the services likely needed. The doctor will assess how the patient is feeling physically and emotionally, since mental health often impacts physical health. It’s important for the patient to be open about their feelings, current condition, and medical history.

Mammogram. Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Risk increases with age. Fortunately, breast cancer is often treated successfully when found early. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends women 50 to 74 at average risk get a mammogram every two years.

Colorectal screening. Like breast cancer, colorectal cancer risk increases with age. Screening tests can find precancerous polyps early so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. The USPSTF recommends screening for adults age 45 to 75. Medicare covers the cost of a screening colonoscopy once every two years for those at high risk or once every 10 years for those at lower risk.

Photo courtesy GlobalStock / iStock via Ge#y Images Plus

Bone density scan. USPSTF recommends women aged 65 and older be routinely screened for osteoporosis, a disease in which bones become weak and brittle.

According to the agency, routine screening should begin at 60 for women at increased risk. See page 7 for upcoming osteoporosis informational meetings at your nearby Brunswick County center.

Eye exam. A routine eye exam is important to identify early signs of eye disease that are more likely as people age. People with diabetes are particularly prone to retinopathy, which leads to vision loss, and it’s recommended they have annual retinal screening exams.

Vaccinations. While the COVID-19 vaccine is certainly a top priority, especially for older adults, there are other important vaccines, including flu, pneumonia, and shingles. Patients should ask their doctors about their recommendations as autumn risk increases.

“Even in the best of times, health screenings and vaccinations are often a missed opportunity,” says Dr. Conflitti. “But with these services, individuals can take control of their health in partnership with their doctors.

As the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

The informa on contained in this ar cle is not intended to be a subs tute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any ques ons you may have regarding a medical condi on or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

OCTOBER 2021

In the garden

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Brunswick County Botanical Gardens Open House Oct. 23 Features New Additions to Discovery Garden

By Pat Naughton

“L

ook, but don’t touch” is something you won’t hear from a mother’s mouth at the Discovery Garden, one of several gardens in Brunswick County Botanical Gardens. In the Discovery Garden, visitors young and old are encouraged to experience nature with all senses.

This year Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Lisa Schrager has added several things for children to experience. There are four bottle trees that display types of leaf patterns. A raised bed offers a chance to touch and smell aromatic herbs of lavender, tarragon, basil, and oregano. All these herbs do well in containers.

There is a new maze of stone paths that lead to a vine-covered tunnel. After all that exploring, there are small chairs for the children to take a break.

A rest stop and raised bed herb garden enliven the Discovery Garden in Brunswick County’s Botanical Gardens.

Shady Native, Discovery, Fragrance, Celebration, Edible, Rain, Welcome,

The Discovery Garden is the largest of the sixteen gardens in the botanical garden. The size of the garden didn’t deter Schrager. She’s been an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer for three years and has been tending to the Discovery Garden for two years. In addition to being curator of the Discovery Garden, she is also part of the plant propagation team.

Native Meadow, Curb Appeal, MicroClimate, Containers, and Reflection gardens. Plants from the plant propagation team will also be for sale.

The Brunswick Botanical Gardens are located at the Brunswick County Government Center near the Extension Building on 25 Referendum Drive. Bring the kids and turn them loose to experience nature.

Open House Invites All

For more information about the Botanical Gardens, go to bcmastergardenerva.org/brunswickcounty-botanical-garden/.

You can experience the all the gardens at the Botanical Garden open house from 9 a.m. till noon on Oct. 23. There will be guides at each garden which include the Azalea, Rose, Pollinator, Southern Live Oak,

To see videos of each garden, go to the YouTube channel Brunswick County Botanical Gardens: youtube.com/channel/ UC15Z_QPup3GDUePqQXXoZvA/ videos.

Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Lisa Schrager, curator of Brunswick County’s Discovery Garden, shows the decussate leaf arrangement.

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Boiling spring lakes nutrition site

BOILING SPRING LAKES NUTRITION SITE at BSL Parks & Recreation Department 1 Leeds Road Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461 910-363-0018

October 2021 Monday

OCTOBER 2021

BSRI Nutrition Program Operating Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 910-754-2300 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** Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1 10am Move & Groove 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm BSRI Lunch 12:30pm Senior Games 4 10am Move & Groove 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm BSRI Lunch 12:30pm Senior Games 6:15pm Yoga

5 6:30pm Line Dancing

6 10am Move & Groove 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm BSRI Lunch 12:30pm Senior Games

7 6:15pm Yoga

8 10am Move & Groove 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm BSRI Lunch 12:30pm Senior Games

11 10am Move & Groove 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm BSRI Lunch 12:30pm Senior Games 6:15pm Yoga

12 6:30pm Line Dancing

13 10am Move & Groove 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm BSRI Lunch 12:15pm BSRI Presentation 12:30pm Senior Games

14 6:15pm Yoga

15 10am Move & Groove 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm BSRI Lunch 12:30pm Senior Games

18 10am Move & Groove 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm BSRI Lunch 12:30pm Senior Games 6:15pm Yoga

19 6:30pm Line Dancing

20 10am Move & Groove 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm BSRI Lunch 12:30pm Senior Games

21 6:15pm Yoga

22 10am Move & Groove 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm BSRI Lunch 12:30pm Senior Games

25 10am Move & Groove 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm BSRI Lunch 12:30pm Senior Games 6:15pm Yoga

26 6:30pm Line Dancing

27 10am Move & Groove 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm BSRI Lunch 12:30pm Senior Games

28 6:15pm Yoga

29 10am Move & Groove 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm BSRI Lunch 12:30pm Senior Games 6pm Concert at Spring Lake Park

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The brunswick center at calabash

OCTOBER 2021

CALABASH Holley Norris, Director Amy Segen, Assistant Director

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Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

OCTOBER WEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

DAILY “Drop In” Ac vi es: Reading, Coffee w/Friends (8A), Fitness Room, Table Games (2P-3P), Coloring, and more!

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

9:00

20/20/20

9:00

9:30

Card Club

10:00 Scrabble Club

10:15 Garden Club 10:30 Rummikub

Zumba GOLD

10:15 Muscle Fusion Exercise 10:30 Beginner Dulcimer Class*^

12:00 Lunch

8:00

Country Zumba $4

8:45

9:00

20/20/20

8:45

9:30

Dominoes

10:30 BINGO

12:00 Lunch

1:00

Mah Jongg

1:00

Yahtzee!*

1:30

Craft

1:15

GeriFit

1:30

Tai Chi

Zumba GOLD$4

Balletone

9:00 “Awesome Abs” 9:30 via zoom

10:00 Fall Activity 10:00 Gentle Yoga

12:00 Lunch 12:30 Beginner Mah Jongg^

8:00

Muscle Fusion $2 Knit & Crochet Club

10:30 BINGO

12:00 Lunch

12:00 Lunch

12:30 Painter’s Group 1:00 1:15

GeriFit

A Matter of Balance

1:00

Hand & Foot Card Game

OCTOBER BONUS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Want updates about Schedule Changes, Cancella ons, Closings, etc?

Ask a Staff Member to add you to Regroup.

FRIDAY

1 World Smile Day

It’s Positive Attitude Month: Don’t forget to let us know 3 things that help you stay positive!

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5 10:30 Tech Help with Susan

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• 10:30 Emergency Safety Presentation • 1:00 2022 Medicare Changes • NO MAH JONGG

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10:30 Tech Help with Susan

12:15 Nutrition Chat with Mallory 12

6 • 11:00 7 Blood Pressure Checks with CommWell Health • 1:00 Left Right Center Dice Game 13

Silly Sock Day Wear your favorite silly socks!

2:00 Caregiver Support Group

19 20 • 12:00 National New Friends Wilmington Railroad Day History Presentation • 1:00 Sit with someone new at lunch!

Left Right Center Dice Game 26

1:00PM Cinema at the Center

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1:00 Craft Time with Amy

8 10:00 Fall Pictionary

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• 9:00 Mah Jongg (this week only) • 10:00 Halloween Hangman

National Fluffernutter Day! 15

12:30 Pine Needle Basket Weaving $22^

21 • 10:00 22 NO BALLATONE Pumpkin Painting with CLASS Directors • 11:00 Medication & Wellness Presentation 28

29 10:00 Halloween Family Feud

Costume Day 12:30 Pine Needle Basket Weaving $22^

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The brunswick center at calabash CALABASH Holley Norris, Director Amy Segen, Assistant Director

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

OCTOBER 2021 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

October is Posi ve A tude Month Each day, think of 3 things you are grateful for and that will give you a posi ve outlook each day!

Tech Help with Susan Mondays 10/4 at 10:30am 10/18 at 10:30am Emergency Safety Presentation Monday, October 11th at 10:30am Wilmington Railroad History Presentation Wednesday, October 20th at 12pm

Be sure not to skip our Cra Classes!

Picture taken before mask policy.

Pine Needle Basket Weaving Friday, October 15th at 12:30pm Friday, October 29th at 12:30pm $22 per class per person

Fitness Room may be used any me during Center Hours (listed at top of page).

Picture taken before mask policy.

Sign up by calling us at (910) 754-7427 OR you may find sign-up sheets in the Art Studio.

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The brunswick center at calabash CALABASH Holley Norris, Director Amy Segen, Assistant Director

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

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Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cinema at the Center October 27th

Come join Gloria on Fridays at 9:30 to Crochet! She has been making walker/wheelchair bags for residents at local nursing homes for over a year. Thank you, Gloria!

Picture taken before mask policy

Left, Right, Center Dice Game Wednesdays, October 6th & 20th at 1:00 Festive Fun Happenings Thursdays at 10am October 7th: Fall Pic onary October 14th: Halloween Hangman October 21st: Pumpkin Pain ng with the Director and Assistant Director

Friday, October 29th Contest to begin at lunch! If you plan to dine with us, please be sure to reserve your meal at least 48 hours in advance.

October 28th: Halloween Family Feud

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BSRI News

OCTOBER 2021

BSRI Notes National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day

B

SRI recently recognized National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. It’s a day to call attention to the growing number of people living long and full lives with HIV and to aging-related challenges of HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care.

People with HIV are living longer thanks to treatment with HIV medicines. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2016, nearly half the people in the United States who were living with HIV were 50 or older. In 2017, one in six new diagnoses of HIV occurred in this age group.

People aging with HIV can face treatment-related challenges, such as drug interactions between HIV medicines and medicines used for other conditions. Older adults also face HIV prevention and testing challenges. Among older adults who received an HIV diagnosis in 2015, 50% had been living with HIV for four-and-a-half years before they were diagnosed. A delayed diagnosis means treatment with HIV medicines is also delayed, which gives HIV more time to damage the immune system.

Late diagnoses can occur because older adults may not think they are at risk of HIV, and they may mistake HIV symptoms for those of normal aging.

Health care providers may not always test older people for HIV infection.

To learn more, go to these National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day resources about HIV and aging: www.cdc.gov/hiv/library/awareness/nhaad.html aidsvu.org/national-hiv-aids-and-aging-awareness-day2020/ www.apa.org/pi/aids/resources/aging-awareness

JUST FOR LAUGHS

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A woman told her friend, “I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor’s permission to join a fitness club and start exercising.”

She said, “So, I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors. I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour. But by the time I got my leotards on, the class was already over.”

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Did you hear the watermelon joke?

It’s pitiful.

A businessman boarded an international flight and found a fancy young woman seated next to him wearing a large diamond ring. He asked her about the ring.

“It is the Klopman diamond, but it comes with a terrible curse,” she said.

“What’s the curse?” he asked.

She replied, “Mr. Klopman.”

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Three old guys are out walking. The first one says, “Windy, isn’t it?” The second one says, “No, it’s Thursday!”

The third one says, “So am I. Let’s go get a beer.”

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Why don’t they play poker in the jungle? Too many cheetahs.

The good thing about having a bad memory is that jokes can be funny more than once.

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The brunswick center at leland

OCTOBER 2021

LELAND Veronica Lett-McGee, Director Brittany Steinkamp, Assistant Director

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Center Hours Mon - Fri 8a - 4p

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

October 2021 - Weekly Ac vity Schedule EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

Black = No Fee ; Green or $ = Fee Based Class; Red ^ = Requires Prior Sign Up Blue = New Offering/Time; Purple = Virtual/Online Option

9:30

Geri-Fit

9:00 TRX^ 9:30 Interval Training 10:15 Bridge Lesson —for Beginners

9:30 Geri-Fit 9:00 10:00 Crafts 10:30 Line Dance (Int) 9:30 10:00

*Chair Yoga* (No Class 10/7)

Chair Aerobics BINGO

9:00 Walking Group 10:00 Hula Hoop 10:30 Line Dance (Beg)

($.25/card)

*11:30a Lunch* 1-3p

Mah Jongg

*11:30a Lunch* 1:00

Sleep Mats

*11:30a Lunch* 1:00

Bridge

*11:30a Lunch* 1-4p

*11:30a Lunch*

Oil Painting

Class Offerings, Rooms, & Times Are Always Subject to Change. Look for Posted Flyers or Subscribe to Email Updates from LelandGeneral@bsrinc.org

October 2021 - Monthly Calendar MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Daily Announcements: During Lunch PRN

Center Hours 1 Quilting Bee 9a

Mon - Fri 8a - 4p

Mo. Bday Celebration

(910) 754-7701 4

5

Voter Education 10:30a

11

6

7

Vet Watercolor Wksp 12:30

Vet Meetup 12:15

Bible Study 10:30a

Hand & Foot 1p

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13

Hired Hands 10:15a

Bible Study 10:30a

25 Mentality Monday 10:30

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1st & 3rd Wed, 1-3pm: Hand & Foot Cards 1st & 3rd Fri, 9a-12p: Quilting Bee

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2nd & 4th Thur, 10a: CG Support Grp 3rd Tues, 10:15a: Hired Hands Concert

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15 Quilting Bee 9a

10a

Painting Pumpkins 10:30

1st & 3rd Tues, 10:30: Bible Study

2nd Mon, 11:45a: Monthly Nutrition Ed.

CG Support Group

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1st Frid, (At Lunch): Mo. BDay Celebration

3rd Wed., 10:30a: Blood Pressure Cks

Nutrition Ed. During Lunch 18

*NO YOGA*

Monthly & Semimonthly Events:

20 Blood Pressure 10:30a

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Meet w/Case Mgr During lunch

10/4: Voter Education Presentation, 10:30a By: League of Women Voters 10/6: Vet Meetup, 12:15 10/18: Pumpkin Painting w/ Brittany, 10:30

28 Coups for Troops 9:30

Last Wed, 9:30a: Coups for Troops

Special Events & Presentations:

Hand & Foot 1p 27

3rd Thurs., 11:45a: Meet w/ Case Mgr

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CG Support Group

10a

Costume Contest 12p

10/18: Medication & Wellness Education, Topic: Osteoporosis, 12p 10/25: Mentality Monday, 10:30a 10/29: Costume Contest, 12p

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The Brunswick Center at Leland LELAND Veronica Lett-McGee, Director Brittany Steinkamp, Assistant Director

Medica on & Wellness Educa on Marilou, our Prescrip)on Assistance Coordinator, and Mallory, our Wellness Program Manager/Nutri)onist, will be joining forces to educate you about Osteoporosis! Osteoporosis is when your bones become bri1le and fragile.

Marilou will share some medica)ons that pertain to this disease and how to get them free to low cost, and Mallory will teach you how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and the proper foods to eat.

Monday, October 18th at 12p in the Crea on Room!

Please sign up at the desk.

Nutri on Educa on With Mallory Monday, 10/11/2021, 11:45a in Friendship Hall October’s Topic: Healthy Lungs

Halloween is coming!

Get ready for a Costume Contest on Friday, October 29th @ 12. Prizes for scariest costume, most crea)ve costume, and favorite costume.

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

OCTOBER 2021 Center Hours Mon - Fri 8a - 4p

~An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~

What’s the “Buzz” in Leland?!

What’s the “Buzz” in Leland?!

Monday, October 4th @ 10:30am Voter Educa on presenta)on by Barbara Burrell of the League of Women Voters. Join us so you can learn how to register, where you can register, upcoming elec)ons, where to vote, etc.

Veteran Meetup Wed, 10/06/2021 at 12:15p Cohosted with American Legion Post #68

Mentality Monday Mentality Monday is a 4-week educational program about ways to improve brain health! Sessions will include educational activities, exercise, tips on strengthening your memory, taste testing, and goal setting. Join BSRI’s Wellness Program Manager, Mallory, and her UNCW student intern Francesca to learn more.  We hope to see you there! Sign up at the front desk.

Dates: 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 Time: 10:30am-11:15am Location: Leland TRX room

OCTOBER 2021

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The brunswick center at leland LELAND Veronica Lett-McGee, Director Brittany Steinkamp, Assistant Director

~An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~

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

Center Hours Mon - Fri 8a - 4p

Looking Back...

Our Sleep Mat Project needs your help!

What you can do: • Collect plas c grocery bags and drop them off at

the center.

• Come to our workshops, every Tuesday from

1-3p, to learn how to prepare the bags and turn them into mats for our less fortunate neighbors. Work can be done at home as well.

It’s fun, good fellowship, and a worthy mission.

Come check us out!

Hoop Group is Fridays at 10! BYOH (Bring Your Own Hoop) if you have one. A 25-minute session for fun & exercise!

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These dedicated Bridge players are always looking for new players. Take a lesson on Tuesdays at 10:15, or if you know how to play, join them on Wednesdays at 1p.

Check out Tim Carson’s Oil Pain ng Class! They work super hard and their pain ngs are super cool!

Thursdays 1-4p

New Pinochle Group Forming!

Group and mee ng mes developing.

Star ng to meet on Tuesdays @ 9.

Novella Hasty and Bertha Sanders a"er Passing the Torch for the Senior Games with Khrystye Haselden from Brunswick County Parks & Rec.

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Oak island nutrition site

OAK ISLAND NUTRITION SITE Stephanie Stiller Community Center Assistant

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

OCTOBER 2021 Operating Hours: Mondays Thursdays 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Senior Lunch 11:45 a.m.

Meals now served on FRIDAYS too! Call the Center or sign up in person prior to Fridays.

Senior Activity Calendar October 2021 (Subject to Change)

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

4 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:30 Board Games

5 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Card Games

6 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:00pm OKI Drum Circle

7 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

11 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:30 Board Games

12 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Card Games

13 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:00pm OKI Drum Circle

14 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

18 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:30 Board Games

19 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games

20 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:00pm OKI Drum Circle

21 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

25 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:30 Board Games

26 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games

27 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Social Time 1:00pm OKI Drum Circle

28 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

Linda Brumme, and Barbara Wiese celebrate their birthdays.

Janice Finchum and Dan Gregg play corn hole.

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The brunswick center at Shallotte

OCTOBER 2021

SHALLOTTE Teresa Nelson, Center Director Blair Stanley, Assistant Director

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

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

Weekly Ac vity Schedule EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

“One cannot step twice in the same river.”—Heraclitus 9:00 10:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:15

Walk with Ease (offsite) Cardio Low Impact Beginner Line Dancing Basic/ Intermediate Line Dancing Intermediate Line Dancing Lunch Bingo

9:00 10:00 10:00

Gentle Yoga Chair Yoga Geri Fit w/Angela

9:00

11:30

Lunch

10:00

1:00

Tai Chi w/ Dean $5

10:30

10:00

11:00 11:30

Walk with Ease (offsite) Cardio Low Impact Beginner Line Dancing Basic/ Intermediate Line Dancing Intermediate Line Dancing Lunch

10:00 Geri Fit w/Angela 11:30 Lunch 12:00 Special presentations

9:00

Walk with Ease (offsite) 9:30 Mat Pilates 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Bingo

12:30- Art class 2:30 1:00

Tai Chi w/ Dean $5

Monthly Ac vity Schedule for Shallo#e MONDAY

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

6

7

8 Medication and Wellness Education @ 12:00

11 12 National Fire Prevention Week

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14 Nutrition Presentation @ 12:00

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21 22 Special presentation by Meredith Belk with Comfort Keepers @ 12:00

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4

5

WEDNESDAY

Contributions Always Welcome

29 Birthday day and Halloween party!

**Calendar is

*Boost available for

subject to change**

purchase*

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The brunswick center at Shallotte

SHALLOTTE Teresa Nelson, Center Director Blair Stanley, Assistant Director

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

OCTOBER 2021

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

DIY Costume Ideas: Cat costume: Loop white yarn un l you have a perfectly tangled mess and a ach it to a black shirt, leaving a few strands free to give you something to play with.

Smarty pants: A ach a dozen Smar es candies to a pair of jeans with glue dots and then throw on a pair of glasses.

No-water-needed Bubble Bath: Safety-pin white balloons to a white tee and add a colorful shower cap.

Farmer: You favorite flannel shirt and pair of overalls Brawny man: Red plaid bu on-up and Brawny paper towels.

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The brunswick center at Shallotte

OCTOBER 2021

SHALLOTTE Teresa Nelson, Center Director Blair Stanley, Assistant Director

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

Poetry Corner Steve Howard

Let us go upon the meadow.

Let us go there you and I. As the sun begins to li his head, in a new October sky.

Let us play upon the meadow.

Let us play there you and I. And make our castles from the clouds, in a noon October sky.

Let us linger on the meadow.

Let us linger you and I. Un"l the heavens are but mellow gold, in a late October sky.

Let us dream upon the meadow.

Let us dream there you and I. And share our dreams with all the stars, in a night October sky.

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

Need-to-knows:

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The exercise room is closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 due to Geri Fit.

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Don’t forget! We zoom Mat Pilates every Friday at 9:30. Mee"ng ID: 816 0291 7906 Passcode: 555422

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We serve lunch from 11:30 to 12:15 Monday through Friday.

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Don’t forget to wear your best costume to the Halloween Party on the 29th!

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Shopping trip will be October 15th.

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Marilou and Mallory will be here on Friday, October 8th for a Medica"on and Wellness event at 12:00.

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We will have Meredith Belk from Comfort Keepers here to do a special presenta"on on Thursday, Oct. 21 at noon.

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MOTTOES AND SLOGANS ACROSS 1. 1965 march site 6. Bo le top 9. Dried up 13. Can't see the forest for this?

14. *____ You Need is Love 15. ____-upper 16. End of a poem 17. Filmmaker Spike 18. Like a good athlete?

19. *"Tastes So Good, Cats Ask for It by Name" 21. *"The Quicker Picker Upper" 23. Duke of Cambridge to Prince of Wales 24. Blood vessel 25. The Jackson 5 1970 hit 28. Plural of velum 30. Havanese or Pekingese 35. High school formal 37. What the phone did 39. Abrupt increase 40. *____ John's: "Be er Ingredients. Be er Pizza."

41. Working shoelaces 43. Island east of Java 44. Shockingly graphic 46. Hur?ul remark 47. Design detail 48. Canine's coat 50. Law school prerequisite, acr.

52. a.k.a. Tokyo 53. Muscovite or bioCte 55. Uber alternaCve 57. *"Let's Go Places" adverCser 60. *"Can You Hear Me Now?" adverCser 64. On the fritz 65. Wharton degree 67. Upholstery choice 68. Bell-bo oms bo om 69. Emergency responder, acr.

70. Prenatal test, for short 71. Medieval Northern European 72. Be obliged 73. Reconnaissance, for short

DOWN 1. Part of a flute 2. Marine eagle 3. What malevolent and levorotary have in common 4. Jellicles' cries 5. Isaac of science ficCon fame 6. Burnt metal residue 7. India pale ____ 8. Annapolis frosh 9. Leo or Virgo, e.g.

10. Sign above a door 11. Count on 12. Before, poeCcally 15. Floras' partners 20. ApatheCc 22. Crude fuel 24. Flavoring from Madagascar 25. *"Think Different" adverCser 26. Former Milwaukee Brewer All Star Ryan 27. Dried coconut meat 29. *"Betcha Can't Eat Just One" adverCser 31. Drinking establishments 32. Blind alternaCve 33. Checked out 34. *"So Easy, a Caveman Can Do It" adverCser 36. Disfigure 38. African migrants 42. Actress turned princess of Monaco 45. Lower a rank 49. Ignited 51. Tooth decay agent 54. TaranCno in his own movie, e.g.

56. BioCc community 57. Story "of Two CiCes" 58. October stone 59. Nomad's round house 60. Flower holder 61. Dietary mineral 62. Medley 63. Ne 64. *"It's Finger Lickin' Good" 66. *"The UlCmate Driving Machine"

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OCTOBER 2021

SUDOKU

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The brunswick center at southport

OCTOBER 2021

SOUTHPORT Melissa Catlett, Director Jackie Knott, Assistant Director

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.

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 Purple=Class in person + zoomed 9:00 9:00 10:00 9:30 10:30 1:00 1:00

6:30

Yoga for Healthy Bones $ Tai Chi Forms $ Silver Samurai $ Hand, Knee and Foot Canasta Chair Yoga $ Mah Jongg Zumba Gold $ 2ND & 4TH Monday Jam Session

1:00 1:00 2:30

Geri Fit with Jackie Boxing Bridge Technology Workshop Pinochle Silver Paddles Fit and Strong

6:30

Square Dancing

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

Yoga for Healthy Bones $ 9:00 Tai Chi Forms $ 10:00 Silver Samurai $ 12:15 Bible Study Interfaith 12:30 Jewelry Class 1:00 Beg . Tai Chi wIth Dean $ 9:00

Geri-Fit with Jackie 9:00 Boxing$ 9:30 Knit and Chain 10:00 Bible Study with Joel 12:30 Beginning Line Dance 1:00 CraGs and Sewing with Sherry 9:00

Yoga for Healthy Bones $ 9:00 Tai Chi Forms $ 9:30 Hand, Knee & Foot Canasta 10:00 Beginning Tai Chi $ 10:30 Chair Yoga $ 2:00 Hand Drumming 2:30 Fit and Strong 9:00

No Charge for Classes viewed from home via Zoom

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

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY 1Choose to be Happy

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12 B/P Checks 11 :15 Parkinson’s Support Group 10:15

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Zumba Gold 1:00 $5.00

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Prescription Assistance Provided by Marilou Drop In Fridays 10 to 12 Nutrition Presentation

By Mallory Tuesday October 12 @ 11:15

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

OCTOBER 2021 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Our Ennis, A Ray of Sunshine Every day!

Norwood Driving & Walking Miss Daisy

Best Geri Fit Class Ever!

Taste Testers for the New Menu They Look Pleased!

Tammie’s Labor of Love

Early birds for Drum Circle Enjoy a tune, thanks to Max

Our Librarian, Joanne Always a smile and a Plan!

Brains & Beauty

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The brunswick center at southport SOUTHPORT Melissa Catlett, Director Jackie Knott, Assistant Director

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.

Please Welcome Lora to Our Southport Team “I am so happy to see all the smiling faces here! It really makes my day! My husband and I have been happily retired in Southport for 10 years. Before that we lived in many states, finally settling in Central New York and raising our family. I am a proud Mom to two great adult children and Grammie to two adorable grandbabies.

“In my forty years working as a nurse, I met so many wonderful seniors and am so happy to be working here with seniors again.

Thank you, Lora” Please come by and introduce yourself to the newest BSRI family member! Lora has graciously filled the front desk position that was vacated when our dear Kate was needed by a friend who is suffering from cancer and she stepped in to help with the friend’s young children.

We welcome Lora and wish Kate much strength and love on her latest journey.

We wish to extend a huge Thank You to the Southport Police Department. The picture to the left is of a card that we find in the mornings, placed in a door jamb. We are indeed so very thankful to the dedicated men and women who work to keep our community safe! Their dedication provides us with a safe and peaceful environment to call home.

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Shiip / Puzzles

OCTOBER 2021

Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Soon

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pen Enrollment Period.

From October 15 – December 7 each year, you can join, switch, or drop a plan.

Your coverage will begin on January 1 (as long as the plan gets your request by December 7).

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. From January 1 – March 31 each year, if

available to assist you. For an you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you can switch to appointment please call (910)754-2300. a different Medicare Advantage Plan or switch to Original Medicare Thanks! (and join a separate Medicare drug M. René Tarquinio, LBSW plan) once during this time.

Call today to schedule an appointment to review your coverage for 2022! SHIIP volunteer counselors are

Lead Case Manager/SHIIP Coordinator BSRI/The Brunswick Center at Calabash

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OCTOBER 2021

SUPPLY Melissa Starr, Director Jillian Hardin, Assistant Director

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

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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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

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

October 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 8:00

Rummikub

8:00 Rummikub

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Rummikub

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Rummikub

8:00

Coffee w/ Friends

8:00 Coffee w/ Friends

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Coffee w/ Friends

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Coffee w/ Friends 8:00

Coffee w/

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Open Exercise

8:00 Open Exercise

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Open Exercise

8:00

Open Exercise

8:00

Friends

10:00

Tai Chi/Qi-Gong

8:00 Walking Club

10:00 Pilates

8:00

Open Exercise

11:00

Balance/Core/ Strength

9:00 Chair Yoga

Movie Day

Rummikub

Walking Club

11:15 Tabata

11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:45

10:00 Wool Rug Hooking 11:15 Tabata

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11:30 a.m. Lunch

11:30 a.m. Lunch

11:30 a.m. Lunch

12:30 Geri-Fit®

12:30 Craft Class

12:30 Geri-Fit®

12:30 Open Crafting

12:45 Tai Chi/Qi-Gong

12:30

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11:30 a.m. Lunch

Open Crafting

Tai Chi for Arthritis

Monthly Ac vity Schedule MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY 1 Supply Center Closed

4 Oktoberfest 11A

5 Crochet A-Z 10A

6 Nutrition w/ Mallory 12P

7 Caring for the Caregiver 11A

8 Essential Oils 9:30A

Technology 101 10:30A 11

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13 Drum Circle 10A

14 Hired Hands Band 11A Caregiver's Support Group 2P

15 Technology 101 10:30A

18 Fire Safety 10:45A

19 Crochet A-Z 10A Blood Pressure Checks 10A Osteoporosis Presentation 11:30A

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27 Drum Circle 10A

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Chair Yoga w/ Emily Tuesday @ 9:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 889 2889 8434 Passcode: 420677

29 Zoom Class Body/Core/Strength Thursday @ 10:00 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 824 2298 8631, Passcode: 477713

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The brunswick center at supply SUPPLY Melissa Starr, Director Jillian Hardin, Assistant Director

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

OCTOBER 2021 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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

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

Thank You, C mun y P tnрs!

Case Management...How Can I Help You?

We are very fortunate to form strong partnerships with community agencies such as Brunswick County Arts Council, Brunswick County Literacy Council, and Brunswick County Veterans Service Office.

Join Tikila Morgan, BSRI Case Manager, for monthly presentations about caregiver resources and other important information. October’s topic is Mental Illness Awareness. This healthcare issue is observed on October 3—9. If you or someone you know need help navigating the mental health system, please reach out to Tikila.

Thanks to grant funding through the Arts Council, we purchased four Djembe Drums and two Bongo Drums.

Participants enjoy the new Drum Circle the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

We also appreciate the opportunity to partner with the Literacy Council for our Technology 101 classes! Sue Railing, Program Coordinator, developed a technology program for center participants that included computer basics such as setting up email, using the internet, and using YouTube. We hope to continue these classes.

Finally, thanks to Anita Hartsell, Senior Veterans Service Officer with Brunswick County Veterans Services Office. Anita presented on “Veterans Benefits” and shared available and new benefits that Veterans and beneficiaries can access.

F,e Saf/y Be sure to attend a Fire Safety presentation by Captain John Stinson and Fireman Ralph Sikes with the Supply Volunteer Fire Department. Topics include how to use a fire extinguisher, smoke alarm awareness, and how to make a fire exit plan.

When: Monday, October 18, 2021 Whрe: Supply Senior Center Time: 10:45 a.m.

In September, Tikila presented discussed National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day—a day to call attention to the growing number of people living long and full lives with HIV. She also educated us about aging-related challenges of HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care.

People with HIV are living longer thanks to treatment with HIV medicines. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2016, nearly half the people in the United States who were living with diagnosed HIV were aged 50+.

N#r i& and Medicine Join BSRIs Marilou Smith, Prescription Assistance Program Coordinator, and Mallory Balice, Wellness Program Manager, for an educational session about Osteoporosis and how nutrition affects health conditions and resources to lower the cost of prescriptions. A win-win opportunity!

When: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Whрe: Supply Senior Center Time: 11:30 a.m.

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

October is Long-Term Care Planning Month. During this time, we encourage older adults to take a look at their potential need for these services in the future. While no one can predict the future, Long Term Care Planning explores the options available should the time arise when services are needed.

Long-term care incorporates services outside of medical care, such as support for everyday living and basic personal care. Medical insurance does not usually cover these services, so advance planning to cover the services is needed. Advance planning offers older adults more choices and decision-making opportunities. When we plan ahead, we have more time to save for long-term care, too.

You can observe Long Term Planning Month by visiting or talking with your family and make a plan. Explore your options and discover what is available to you. If you have any questions about planning talk to Tikila for resources.

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

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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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

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

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Studies show that nearly one in eight women in the United States, and one in a thousand men, will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime, and being proactive in this fight is crucial.

Breast self-exams should be done monthly. Your doctor can also examine your breasts annually. Women over 40 years or who have a family history of breast cancer, should schedule a mammogram.

Be sure to attend a special presentation about Breast Cancer Awareness offered by the YMCA this month. Date and time to be announced.

Tai Chi for Ar r is—Evening Class Embrace mind, body and spirit by practicing one of the most effective exercises for health, mind and body! We plan to offer the 20-session Tai Chi for Arthritis program in the evening this fall. Tai Chi for Arthritis features Sun-style Tai Chi principles that include mind integrated with the body with controlled movements and breathing.

When: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Whрe: Supply Senior Center Time: 5:00 p.m.

Let’s have some fun!! Let’s celebrate Oktoberfest—um, without the beer! But, we will have Bavarian pretzels, apple strudel, and with a special musical guest, Pat Racioppa!

When: Monday, October 4, 2021 Whрe: Supply Senior Center Time: 11:00 a.m.

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What’s for lunch?

OCTOBER 2021

OCTOBER 2021

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

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Contributions always welcome!

Friday 1 Philly cheesesteak pasta Cucumber red onion salad Fresh orange Breadstick Milk 2% 8 French onion pork chops Green bean almondine Wild rice blend Baked apples Dinner roll Milk 2%

5 Garlic parmesan chicken w/ mushrooms Mac and cheese cauliflower Roasted carrots Cinnamon applesauce Dinner roll Milk 2% 12 Turkey sausage w/ peppers on bun Roasted red potatoes Fresh banana Milk 2%

6 Cube steak w/ onion gravy Mashed potatoes Italian green beans Fruit cocktail Dinner roll Milk 2%

7 Maple glazed salmon w/broccoli, sweet potatoes Diced pears Dinner roll Milk 2%

13 Honey garlic chicken breast Mac and cheese Roasted cauliflower Diced pineapple Dinner roll Milk 2%

14 Oriental pepper steak Brown rice Asian vegetables Dinner roll Fresh tangerine Milk 2%

15 Broccoli cheese chicken strata Couscous Peas and carrots Chocolate pudding Fresh apple Dinner roll Milk 2%

18 Hamburger helper Steamed broccoli Mixed fruit cup Dinner roll Milk 2%

19 Chicken BBQ Baked beans Potato Salad Diced chilled pears Dinner roll Milk 2%

20 Beef stew White rice Fruit cobbler Biscuit Milk 2%

21 One pan autumn chicken Spinach au-gratin Pear crisp Dinner roll Milk 2%

22 Spaghetti and meatballs Green salad w/ dressing Fruit cocktail Breadstick Milk 2%

25 Cheesy taco bake California blend vegetables Diced chilled peaches Dinner roll Milk 2%

26 Meatloaf Mashed red skin potatoes Sweet green peas Blueberry crumble Dinner roll Milk 2%

27 Chicken alfredo Malibu blend vegetables Citrus fruit cup Dinner roll Milk 2%

28 Goulash Cooked cabbage Sicilian blend vegetables Dinner roll Milk 2%

29 Beef stroganoff Egg noodles Squash melody Baked apples w/ raisins Lemon pudding parfait Milk 2%

4 Honey roasted pork tenderloin Scalloped potatoes Spinach Pineapple cobbler Dinner roll Milk 2%

11 Pizza casserole Green salad w/ dressing Mandarin oranges Bread stick Milk 2%

OCTOBER 2021

volunteers

Join our growing Nutri on Team!

Help us get meals out to those who need them.

We are also looking for backup volunteers for Meals on Wheels Delivery Mondays through Fridays at all five of our senior centers.

Text Sarah Powell for more information on volunteer opportunities.

(910) 880-2777

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Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Our funding comes from multiple different sources: local funding, federal funding, small grants, Home Community Care Block Grant, donations, and thrift stores.

Currently our Shallotte Thrift Store is looking for quality donations, volunteers, and most importantly, customers! Help our thrift store thrive by considering us when you get rid of that couch, or clean out the closet.

Your business makes a difference, shopping at our stores and donating can do so much for so many.

Check out our locations here: https://bsrincthrift.org/

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PUT YOUR BUSINESS IN FRONT OF NEWCOMERS AND NEW BUSINESSES! Welcome Service LLC is the only welcoming service that personally welcomes newcomers and new businesses to New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties.

Call Nancy Wilcox at 910-470-0286 nkwilcox58@gmail.com www.welcomeservicesllc.com

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