Senior Scoop

The Senior Scoop 2023 has come a to a close, and we're feeling all the warm fuzzies thinking about what we've achieved. From taking seniors to their medical appointments to dishing up gourmet noms, lending a hand with shopping and home repairs, and even creating moments of peace for caregivers, we've been busy bees buzzing with joy! Our hearts sing knowing we're making life even sweeter for our favorite peeps - seniors!

Grocery runs, fixing up homes, providing healthy meals - we've got it all covered!

Bringing Generations Together WITH GAME NIGHT...

The holiday season is a time for joy, peace, and gathering with your loved ones— but there's always room for a little friendly competition, too! Perhaps you and your family have an annual white elephant gift exchange or have fun hiding the Elf on the Shelf all around your home. (Check out our collection of funny Elf on the Shelf ideas for even more hilarious places to put him!) These are some classics, but there are dozens of other festively fun Christmas games that are just as enjoyable for kids and adults alike.

Most of these games are based on classics that you play every day, like Scattergories and Jeopardy but with some extra holiday flair. A round of Reindeer Antler Ring Toss, Christmas Name That Tune, or "How Old Is Santa?" is fun for kids of all ages! Some of these Christmas activities even come with a handy-dandy free printable. No matter which game format you prefer—guessing games, memory games, movie references, or quizzing each other on Christmas trivia—there's guaranteed to be something for everyone on this list. Whether you want to put together a DIY Christmas game or buy something online, all of the Christmas games on this list will entertain you and your family this December.

Turn on your favorite Christmas music, slip into your matching Christmas PJs, and let the fun begin! Christmas game night might even turn into a longstanding family Christmas tradition.

By Rebecca Norris ,

Courtesy of The Pioneer Woman

Baking made easy...

HOLIDAY SWEETS Ideal for bakers who are excited to follow steps needed to make

their own cookie dough by hand. No eggs or dairy means it’s easy to stir. Everybody can measure out the ingredients. Older kids can grind the almonds and oats. Offer a selection of jams to give

everyone a choice to fill cookies as they wish. A jewel box awaits.

Makes about two dozen. This recipe is gluten-, dairy- and eggfree.

Ingredients: 1 cup whole or slivered roasted unsalted almonds

1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats (not instant) 2/3 cup quinoa flour*

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ cup neutral oil (such as safflower or sunflower) ½ cup maple syrup ½ cup orange juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 to ½ cup of your favorite jam or marmalade, chilled

*Tip: You can grind ½ cup whole beige quinoa into flour in a mini chopper or heavy-duty blender.

Directions Pulverize the almonds and oats in a food processor into a medium-coarse meal. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Add quinoa flour and cinnamon to bowl and stir everything together.

In a separate bowl, stir together the oil, maple syrup, orange juice and vanilla.

With a stirring spatula, incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring well. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for one hour.

Line two sheet pans with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

With a 1-tablespoon measure, scoop dough and arrange on the prepared pans, leaving space in between rows.

Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make an indentation

in the middle of each dough mound. Fill the middle with about ¼ teaspoon of jam.

Bake until golden brown around the edges, about 22 minutes.

With a lifting spatula, transfer cookies to a cooling rack.

Cookies are slightly soft and moist and keep best in a metal tin for about five days.

Lastly, enjoy what you created with your loved ones.

Merry Christmas

Looking for a way to spice up your holiday season? Try our holiday word puzzle and see if you can spot all the festive words hidden in the jumble! It's a great way to get your brain in the holiday spirit and challenge your puzzle-solving skills at the same time. So grab a cup of cocoa, cozy up by the fire, and get ready to puzzle your way to holiday bliss!

Annual Senior Holiday Luncheon

We had an amazing time at this year's Annual Senior Holiday Luncheon! The Blind Center catered a delicious lunch that everyone enjoyed. Our seniors also had the opportunity to participate in raffles, and much to our delight, Santa himself made an appearance and took photos with everyone. The event was filled with laughter, joy, and good food.

Thank you to everyone who made this year's event such a memorable experience!

Can’t Wait To See You Next Year!

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We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with The Giving Machine to help bring about positive change in the world through charitable giving. The Giving Machine is a unique platform that allows you to donate to your favorite charities with the push of a button.

As a company, we strongly believe in the power of giving back to the community and supporting those in need. By partnering with The Giving Machine, we hope to make it even easier for our customers to make a difference. Whether you're buying groceries, booking a holiday, or purchasing a gift for a loved one, you can now donate to a charity of your choice with just a few clicks.

We are excited to be working with The Giving Machine and look forward to seeing the positive impact we can make together. Join us in supporting this amazing cause and making a real difference in the world, one purchase at a time.

Creative Kids have accomplished something truly spectacular.

They were able to collect a staggering 1,173.5 pounds of food for our seniors! We couldn't be more impressed with their efforts!

We are truly impressed by the outpouring of support and kindness from all of you. This was a great reminder of the power of collective action and the difference we can make when we come together for a common cause. We believe that our seniors deserve all the love and care we can give them, and your contributions have made a significant impact.

We can't wait to collaborate with you in the future to continue to support our community. Thank you for your support and generosity, and we look forward to making a difference together!

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GRATEFUL Our mission is to improve the quality of life for senior citizens and their families in order to maintain their dignity and independence.

We have an amazing team of caring individuals whom give tirelessly to the efforts necessary to help support our seniors in the local community.

TEAM HHOVV VOLUNTEERS COMMUNITY PARTNERS DONORS

18,879 Totes filled with Groceries.

907,108lbs. of Food 213,927lbs. of Fresh Produce 10,342 One-Way Rides 840 Minor Home Repairs Conducted 362 Home Safety Assessments 22,378 Hours of Respite Care 1,857 Congregate Meals served 71,454 Home Delivered Meals to rural Nevada 209 Provided holiday gifts for grandchildren 125 Grandchildren with backpack and school supplies 500 plus older adults with a Holiday Party and gifts

Resources FOR OUR FAVORITE HUMANS - SENIORS Visit Helping Hands of Vegas at hhovv.org for more information about our programs and services. We offer programs and services to residents in Southern Nevada at “no cost.” We define our senior citizens as gently aging and are eligible for services through Helping Hands of Vegas Valley at the age of 60 and older.

Most programs require identification and proof of residency. Our pantry program asks for a little more information as it is federally funded and supported.

PANTRY

702.281.6981

We provide free groceries and paper goods to *eligible seniors. Open pantry is available Monday -Wednesday from 8 am to 12 noon. Delivery is also available for our home-bound seniors. *Income level must be at or below 185% of federal poverty guideline and reside in Clark County.

NUTRITION 702.281.3977 Seniors participate in activities, receive valuable information and access to beneficial resources. And, more importantly a chef-prepared meal to enjoy among new friends.

TRANSPORTATION

702.633.7264 x239

The need for both safe and reliable transportation is key for our seniors. Rides are provided for medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands.

We provide more than 9000 rides annually. *When leaving a message for services, please include your zip code.

MINOR HOME REPAIR 702.274.0193 The program provides minor repairs for those who need help to complete the tasks.

Clients must own their home and it must serve as the primary residence.

RESPITE CARE

702.507.1848

Our program lends a helping hand to those who care for their loved ones. Through this program, your 'family caregiver' is given support by granting them a little worry-free time. Vouchers are issed and used as payment for a licensed home health care professional.

RURAL DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM 702.507.1845 A supplemental food program that ships nutritious meals once a month to the doorstep of Seniors 60+ in select areas of Rural Nevada. This program serves homebound seniors due to illness, disability, and/or unable to attend congregate meal sites, food pantries, or grocery stores. This includes those who have difficulty preparing meals or do not have a caretaker for support.

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