About: St. Anthony’s Senior Center welcomes anyone 55 years of age regardless of race, creed, national origin or handicap. You are welcome to join us for lunch at a cost of $7.00 per meal. If you are 60 or older, a donation of $3.00 per meal is suggested to help support the program. Reservations are requested in advance.
St. Anthony Senior Center has an annual Membership Fee of $25 for current members; and for new members, the fee will be “prorated”. For further information, you may call St. Anthony’s Senior Center at (302) 421-3735
Services include:
Transportation to and from Senior Center
Transportation to and from Doctor’s Appointments
Transportation to and from Grocery Shopping and the Bank
Transportation to and from Malls, Shopping Centers, etc.
Nutritious noon meals offered seven days a week and an evening meal offered two nights a week
Various health screenings and exercise classes
Computer room, gift shop and beauty salon
Hours:
Monday: 8 AM to 4 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM to 4 PM
Thursday: 8 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday: 8 AM to 4 PM
Saturday: 10 AM to 2 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 2 PM
1703 West 10th St 1703 West 10th St
Wilmington, DE 19805 Wilmington, DE 19805 302-421-3735 302-421-3735
http://stanthonycenter.org http://stanthonycenter.org seniors@stanthonycenter.org seniors@stanthonycenter.org
NovemberNewsletter:WeAreGrateful forYou!
ElectionDayClosure WewillbeclosedonElectionDay,November5th,and therewillbenolunchoreveningmealservices. However,wewillprovidetransportationforAntonian Residentstoourlocationfrom9AMto1PM.Noprior sign-upisnecessary;ourdriverwillshuttlebackand forthfromtheAntonianCircleduringthesehours.
FoodServicePolicies New-ALLgrabandgomealsandbagsuppersMUST bepickedupduringthetimeframeof11:30AMto1:30 PM.Wearenotabletoholdanymealsforanextended periodoftime
Foodforlunches/dinnersareorderedinadvance.If youwouldlikelunch,pleasesignupnolaterthan12 p.m.thedaybefore.Forexample,ifyouwanttoeat lunchonaWednesday,youhavetosignupbefore12 p.m.onTuesday.Mondaymealsmustberequested byFridaynoon;Saturday&SundaymealsbyThursday atnoon.Callthecenterat302-421-3735tosignupor seeLindsay/Elizabethatthecenter.
ThanksgivingandClosures TheSeniorCenterwillbeclosedonthefollowing dates:
Thursday,November28th
Friday,November29th
Saturday,November30th
Sunday,December1st
Weappreciateyourunderstandingandwishyou awonderfulNovember!
St. Anthony Senior Center operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. To find out more about our nondiscrimination obligations or to file a complaint, please contact us at (302) 421-3735.
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LIVINGWITHINYOURMEANS Livingwithinyourmeansstartswithan understandingofhowmuchyouhaveto spendandwhatyouneedtosaveto achieveyourfinancialgoals.Settinga budgetandstickingtoitcanhelpyou achievelonger-termfinancialgoals
Createabudget:Settingabudgetand stickingtoitcanhelpyouachieve longer-termfinancialgoalslikebuyinga houseorretiringearly.Usea spreadsheettocaptureyourmonthly incomeandalistofrequiredexpenses, likeyourrentormortgage,utilities,and insurancebills.
Trackyourspending:Youmaybe surprisedbytheamountsspenton smaller,funpurchases.Lookingover receiptsmaygiveyouabetteridea aboutwhereyoucancutbacktolive withinyourmeans.
Savebeforespending:Setupautomatic savingstodivertmoneyfromyour paycheckbeforeyouspendit When saving,yourpriorityshouldbebuilding anemergencysavingsfundtocarryyou throughanunexpectedjoblossorother financialsetback.
Paydowndebt:Ifyou'recarryingacredit cardbalance,setupapaymentplan andpaydownyourdebttoeliminate interestandimproveyourcreditscore.
Paywithcashordebit:Ifyoudon't havethecurrentfundstopayfor whatyouwant,you'llbeforcedto waitandthinkabouthowmuch youtrulyneedthatitem.
Planlargepurchasestoavoid impulsespending:Savingupin smallamountsforlargepurchases helpsyouavoidimpulsespending thatcanhavealong-term detrimentaleffectonyourfinances. Waitforsales:Tosavemoneyon largeticketpurchases,trytowait forsales.Takingadvantageof salesisagreatwaytobuythings youwantwhilestilllivingwithin yourmeans.
Leaveroominyourbudgetforfun: Ifyouliketogoouttoeatoncea week,includeyourtypical restaurantbillinyourbudget.This maymeanprioritizingsome expensesoverothers,butyoucan findawaytotreatyourselftothe thingsyoureallywantbycutting backinotherareas.
Nowthatyouhavehelpfultipson howtolivewithinyourmeans,it's timetoputtheminaction There's nobettertimetostartthannow. Forassistancewithcreatinga budget,meetwithafreeStandBy MeFinancialCoach.Thecoachwill assistyouinmeetingyourfinancial goals.
SupportServices SupportServices SeniorNewCastleCountyRollCall–
Reliable,dailytelephonere-assurancefor SeniorsinNewCastleCounty.Ifyouor someoneyouknowwouldlikemore informationonthisProgram,ordetailson howtheycansubscribe,callSeniorRollCall Lifelineat(302)395-8159.
NotaryServices–Notaryservicesare availableTuesdayandWednesdayonsite, FORANOMINALFEEbymakingan appointmentthrutheSeniorCenter.For moreinformationaboutthisserviceyou mayphone(302)421-3735.
Faxing/Copying-Thecenterisnowableto faxorcopypapersforpersonaluse.Please checkwiththeofficefordetails.
ADRC–DelawareAgingResourceCenter–TheDelawareADRCnowoperatesstatewide asDelaware’sone-stopaccesspointfor informationandservicesforolderpersons andadultswithphysicaldisabilities.You maycontactthemat:
Phone:1-800-223-9074
Email:DelawareADRC@state.de.us Website:www.DelawareADRC.com
DivisionofServicesforAgingandAdults withPhysicalDisabilitiesContact:ChristineOakesat1-800-372-2022. Shecanprovideinformationandreferralto appropriatedepartmentforyourparticular need.
StandByMe–DelawareFinancial EmpowermentPartnership-Theirgoalis tohelpDelawareanswhoareapproaching retirement,orthosewhohavealready retired,tounderstandhowtomaketheir financesworkforthem.Helpingthemto maintaintheirqualityoflifepostemployment.Inordertoserveyoubetter KarenSummaourrepresentativewillbe hereonthethirdWednesdayofthemonth Pleasecall302-658-4171extension104 foranappointment.
SeniorNutritionProgram-Commodity SupplementFoodProgramCommodity SupplementalFoodProgramisafederal foodprogramthatisdesignedtoimprove thehealthofseniorcitizens.Foodforthe programisprovidedbytheUnitedStates DepartmentofAgriculture’sagencyofFood andNutritionService.Youmustbea Delawareresidentatleast60yearsofage andhaveaqualifyingincome. Applicationsareavailableatthecenter For moreinformationabouttheSeniorNutrition Program,pleasecontactDaveWeddleat (302)444-8129.
SeniorsFarmers’MarketNutritionProgram -TheSeniorsFarmers’MarketNutrition ProgramisofferedstatewideinDelaware fromJunethruOctobereachyearwhich providesfreshfruits,vegetables,herbs,and honeyatnocosttolow-incomesenior citizensat15farmers’marketsand14onfarmmarketsinDelaware.Participants mustbearesidentofDelaware,mustbe60 yearsorolder;andmusthaveahousehold incomenotexceeding185percentofthe currentpovertyincomeeligibilityguidelines. Thecenterreceivesalimitednumberof cardsatthebeginningofJune,andthe centerwilloffercardstoeligibleseniorswho requestthemonafirst-come-first-serve basis.Eachyear,awaitlistiskeptforeligible seniorswhodonotreceivecouponsdueto ashortfallinavailablefundseachyear.
BeautySalon SalonservicesbyPieraVassallo areavailablenowonTuesdays. Pieraisamulti-talentedstylist, whopridesherselfinensuring thatherclientsfeelcomfortable andleavehappy!
CallortextPieraat302-545-1751 toscheduleanappointment.
SeniorCenterGiftShop TheSeniorCenterGiftShopisopen! Monday,Wednesday,&Thursday: 9:00AMto12PM. Tuesdays’:2PMto4:30PM.
TheGiftShopisalwayswillingto acceptdonations.Wecanaccept jewelry,glassitems,etc.;butPLEASE noclothing,bedding,furniture,or shoesatthistime
Nutrition Mealsareservedat12pmMonday-Sunday DinnerisservedonTuesdaysandThursdayseveningsat5PM!
St.AnthonySeniorCenteroperatesonanadvancereservation systemforourNutritionProgram.Reservationsforanymealis requestedby12pmthedaybeforeyouwishtoeat.
St.Anthony’sSeniorCenterwelcomesanyone55yearsofage regardlessofrace,creed,nationaloriginorhandicap.Youare welcometojoinusforlunchatacostof$7.00permeal. Ifyouare60orolder,adonationof$3.00permealissuggested tohelpsupporttheprogram. Mealcouponsareavailableuponrequest.
Howtojoinusforameal Registration&advancereservationsforthenutritionprogramis required.Pleaseletusknowbyatleastthedaybeforebynoon. MondaymealsmustberequestedbyFridaynoon;Saturday& SundaymealsbyThursdayatnoon. Reservationsmaybemadebycalling302-421-3735.
Health&Counseling Programs AIDSDelaware’sGayandLesbian HotlineStatewide:800-292-0429
Providesinformationoncoming-out issues,localresources,andevents sponsoredbyAIDSDelaware(statewide)
CatholicCharities302-655-9624
Socialservicesorganizationofferinga varietyofservicesincludingcounseling, shelterservices,andemergencybasic needs
CrisisHotline-ContactLifeline NewCastle:302-761-9100
Supportforcallersincrisis,including suicidal.
DelawarePrescriptionAssistance ProgramTheDelawarePrescription AssistanceProgram(DPAP)istohelp payforprescriptionmedicationsfor elderlyand/ordisabledindividualswho cannotaffordthefullcostoffillingtheir doctor'sprescriptions.Theprogramis designedtoaideligibleindividualswho havenoprescriptioninsuranceother thanMedicarePartD,andwhoseincome isatorbelow200%oftheFederalPoverty Level(FPL),orwhoseprescriptioncosts exceed40%oftheirincome Toobtainan applicationforprescriptionassistanceor forhelpfillingoutanapplication,call1844-245-9580andpress0orstayonthe linetoreacharepresentativewhocan help.
Delaware’sCouncilonGambling Problems'Helpline Statewide:888-850-8888
Providesfree,professionalassistance andreferrals(statewide)
DMAB(DelawareMedicareAssistance Bureau)–isapublicserviceoftheStateof DelawareInsuranceDepartmentto providehealthinsurancecounselingfor peoplewithMedicare.TheDMABwebsiteis availableat: www.delawareinsurance.gov/DMAB.
HealthandCounselingServicesAdult MobileCrisis-800-652-2929
Foradultshavingapsychiatricor substanceabusecrisisandneed assistance
NemoursHealthClinic–ProvidesDental, Optometry,andOphthalmologyservices includingeyeglasses,audiology screeningsandtests,andprovideshearing aidsforqualifiedseniorcitizensof Delaware.Someoftheservicesrequire smallco-pays.Foranappointmentphone (302)651-4405orstopbytheofficefor moreinformation.
Incomeguidelines:$1825/monthforan individual-$2816/monthforacouple.
BloodPressureScreening: AlternatingThursdays
Time:10:30am-11:30amReadingRoom
MentalHealthAssociationofDelaware 800-287-6423
Providessupportgroupsstatewidefor depression,anxiety,andsurvivorsof suicide.
Speaker/Activity
Time/Date&Location
SeniorMedicarePatrol &OpenEnrollment 9:15AM Thursday,November7th,2024 DiningRoom
MealwithMeg
HavelunchwithCityFare’s RegisteredDietician! 12:00PMto1PM Monday,November11th,2024 DiningRoom
DIYCraft-YarnPumpkin 2PMto4PM Tuesday,November12th DiningRoom
MusicWhereWeAreProgram
FREECONCERT featuringJanetWitman 12:45PMto1:15PM Wednesday,November13th DiningRoom
AcrylicPaintClass Mountains&Flowers 1:30to3:30PM Monday,November18th DiningRoom
RecreationalTrips TRIPREGISTRATION After9:00amonthefirstdayofeverymonth,you maysignupforanyadvertisedtrip. Thefull paymentoradeposit(asindicated)isrequiredat thetimeofregistration. Nosign-upwillbe acceptedbetween12:00pmand1:00pmduring lunchservice. ThankYou.
Walgreen’s Monday, November 4th 2:00 PM $1.00
Boscov’s/Concord Tuesday, November 12th 10 AM to 2 PM $3.00
Wegman’s Tuesday, November 26th 10 AM to 2 PM $2.00
Friendlyreminder:pleaseberespectfulofeveryone’s timebymeetingatthedesignatedareaatdeparture time. Pleaselimityourpurchasesto2-3reusable bagstoensurethereisroomforeveryoneonthebus.
GroceryShopping ShopRite Thursday,November7th 1:30PM
ShopRite Thursday,November21st 1:30
Friendlyreminder:pleaseberespectfulofeveryone’s timebymeetingatthedesignatedareaatdeparturetime. Pleaselimityourgroceriesto2-3reusablebagsto ensurethereisroomforeveryoneonthebus.
MedicalTransportation Tuesdaysat9:30am Transportationtolocalbanks. Cost: $1.00 REMEMBER–Financial
Coachingisavailablethrough theStandByMe50+Program
Ourmedicaltransportationserviceis providedonMondays,Wednesdays andThursdaystomembers.
Allappointmentsmustbescheduled between9:00-9:30am(thebuswill pickyouupat8:30am); andyour providermustbewithinourlimited servicearea.
Social&Recreational NickelBingo Mondays,Wednesdays,Thursdays 10AMto12PM
TuesdayEvenings-6PM
Pleaseremembertobringyourown nickels!Bingodaubersandpapersheets aresoldinthegiftshopforyour convenience Reusablebingocards& chipsareavailabletoborrowinthedining room.
Billiards Pooltableformemberstoshare.
EducationalEnrichment BibleStudy
Volunteerrunnon-denominational biblestudy
Thursdays:10:30AMto11:30AM SeniorCenterLibrary
ComputerLab/Library
Thecenterhasmultiplecomputers availabletouseforrecreationand research.
LittleLendingLibrary/Reading Room
Newspapers,magazines,anda varietyofbooksareavailable.
AquaticsProgram
FraimCenterforActiveAdults 669S.UnionStreet
ArmchairAdventures-Virtual Reality
Travelinthecomfortofyourown chair.
Registrationby11AMrequired. Tuesdays:1:15PM Location:diningroom
Arts&Crafts
Puzzles,artsupplies,andadult coloringbooksareavailableforall touseinthecraftroom.
Grouppuzzleislocatedintheback ofthediningroom!
Cornhole Thecenterhasacornholesetthat isfreeformemberstoenjoy. Cornholeisalawngameinwhich playersorteamstaketurnstossing bagsfilledwithcornkernelsor beansataraisedplatformwitha holeatoneend,aimingtoscore pointsbylandingthebagsonthe boardorthroughthehole.
Computers/Library
WoodlawnLibraryofferscomputer instructions.Toassistanyone interestedinparticipatinginthis program,transportationinour servicearea(duringregularhours) isavailable.ContactWoodlawn Librarybyphoneformore informationat(302)571-7425.
TechnologyAssistance/Computer Help
Staffisabletoprovidelimited assistancewithsmartphones, tablets,andlaptopsby appointment.
TransportationcanbeprovidedfromSt.AnthonytotheFraimCenterforany morningAquatic’sprograms.TherearedifferenttypesofFraimCenter memberships.Forinformation,pleasecalltheFraimCenterat(302)658-8420.
PhysicalFitnessSchedule PhysicalFitness Activity Day Time Instructor
Zumba Monday 9AM -10AM GaleJones
Bingocize Tuesdays& Fridays 10:30AM-11:30AM Megan,Lindsay, Elizabeth
Exercise Tuesday 9AM-10AM GaleJones
Yoga/Stretch Wednesday 9AM-10AM GaleJones
Sit,Stand,Move Wednesday 1:30PM-2:30PM AmberRance& Marion Hammermesh
Cardio Drumming/Stretch** Thursday 9AM-10AM GaleJones
Meditation* Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM GaleJones
Virtual Meditation* - conference call dial 1-425-436-6393 use code: 6581840
Cardio Drumming/Stretch** - First Thursday of the month is “Stretch” class in the exercise room.
Bingocize®
Bingocize®combinesexerciseandhealth informationwithbingoforafunwaytoget movingandsocializing!Bingocizers maintainorgainimprovedmobilityand independence,learnandusehealth informationfocusedonfallsreduction, improvednutritionandotherself-care,all whileengaginginafun,socialsetting.Preregistrationrequired.
Sit,Stand,MoveClass
EveryWednesdayfrom1:30PMto2:30PM Movement-basedclassforpeopleofall abilities.TeachersAmberRance&Marion HamermeshhavetrainedwithDancefor Parkinson’sattheMarkMorrisDance studiosinBrooklyn.
CardioDrumming Cardiodrummingisaformofexercise thatutilizesdrummingmovements.It canbepracticedbynearlyall individualsanddoesnotrequire drummingexperience.Theexercise involvesusingdrumstickstohitan exerciseballplacedonabucket,while listeningtoupbeatmusic.
ExerciseRoom
Anymemberisinvitedtouseanyofthe varioustypeofequipmentinthe ExerciseRoom.Ourroomisequipped withtreadmills,bicycles,andweights, andvariousotherpiecesofequipment foryourfitnessprogram.Pleasestopby theofficetosignthewaiverformor obtainmoreinformationabouttheuse andoperationofourmachines.
Outreach&Reference DelawareCenterforJusticeAdultVictim ServicesProgram
Providesservicestocrimevictimsovertheage of50.
302-658-7174x15
ChildInc.DomesticViolenceTreatment Program
Servicesforvictimsaswellaschildrenthat havewitnessedabuse. 302-762-8989
ChildInc.DomesticViolenceAdvocacy Program
AdvocacyandassistancewiththePFA process.
NewCastle:302-255-0420
DelawareVolunteerLegalServices
LegalrepresentationforProtectionfromabuse orders,Custody,Divorce,andVisitation. 302-478-8680
CommunityLegalAidSociety
Legalhelpwithhousing,publicbenefits, bankruptcy,landlord/tenant,immigration.
NewCastle:302-575-0660
DelawareVolunteerLegalServicesLegal Helplink
LegalhelpwithProtectionfromAbuseorders, FamilyLawmatters,landlord/tenant, consumerfraud,governmentbenefits,IRS issues.
NewCastle:302-575-0660
WilmingtonPoliceVictimServices
Bilingual:302-576-3665
VictimServicesCoordinator:302-576-3622
VictimServicesSpecialist:302-579-3975
DomesticViolenceCoordinator:302-576-3648
DelawareAttorneyGeneral’sOffice ConsumerProtectionUnit:302-577-8600
DelawareStatePoliceCrimeVictimsCenter
1-800-VICTIM-1 1-800-842-8461
Delaware2-1-1
Statewide:1-800-560-3372or2-1-1
Helpscoordinateemergencyshelter (statewide)
DMAB(DelawareMedicareAssistance Bureau)–isapublicserviceoftheStateof DelawareInsuranceDepartmentto providehealthinsurancecounselingfor peoplewithMedicare.TheDMABwebsiteis availableat: www.delawareinsurance.gov/DMAB.
HealthandCounselingServicesAdult MobileCrisis-800-652-2929
Foradultshavingapsychiatricor substanceabusecrisisandneed assistance
NemoursHealthClinic–ProvidesDental, Optometry,andOphthalmologyservices includingeyeglasses,audiology screeningsandtests,andprovideshearing aidsforqualifiedseniorcitizensof Delaware.Someoftheservicesrequire smallco-pays.Foranappointmentphone (302)651-4405orstopbytheofficefor moreinformation.
Incomeguidelines:$1825/monthforan individual-$2816/monthforacouple.
BloodPressureScreening: AlternatingThursdays
Time:10:30am-11:30amReadingRoom
MentalHealthAssociationofDelaware 800-287-6423
Providessupportgroupsstatewidefor depression,anxiety,andsurvivorsof suicide.
Outreach&Reference,Cont. Outreach&Reference CityofWilmingtonResources SmokeandCarbonMonoxideDetectors TheStateFireMarshal’sOfficeoffersFREE hard-wiredsmokedetectorsandcarbon monoxidedetectorsforseniorcitizensand personswithdisabilities.Forinformationcall 323-5375orcalltheWilmingtonFire DepartmentFireSafetyProgramsat5763120.
DisasterPlanningandAssistance TheWilmingtonEmergencyPreparedness Officeoffersdisasterplanningand assistance.Forinformationcall576-3914.
CrimePreventionandPersonalSafety TheWilmingtonPoliceDepartmentoffers CrimePreventionandPersonalSafety Programs.Forinformationcall576-3189.
HomeRepairProgram TheWilmingtonDepartmentofRealEstate& HousingoffersaHomeRepairProgram.For informationcall576-3000.
FreeElectricFanProgram TheMayor’sOfficeoffersaFreeElectricFan ProgramforseniorswholiveintheCity For informationcall576-2489.
CountyandSchoolTaxes YoucanalsosaveonCountytaxesand schooltaxes.Forseniorswhomeet requirements1and2,youmaystillqualify foraschooltaxcreditupto$500regardless ofincome.ContactNewCastleCountyat 395-5520ordownloadtheapplicationfrom theNCCwebsite.
NewCastleCountyResources SeniorHomeRepairProgram Thisprogramfocusesoncodeandsafety issuesfirstandthenweatherizationand accessibilityrepairs.Ahomeownermustbeat least62yearsoldtoparticipateinthis program.It'satwo-partprogram:firstisa $5,000grant;ifadditionalworkneedstobe doneinthehome,homeownersmaychoose toalsousea$7,500nointeresteddeferred loan,toatotalmaximumof$12,500.Thereisa waitinglistforthisprogramandindividuals aresentapplicationlettersbasedontheir positiononthewaitinglist.Formore information,pleasecall(302)395-5698.
SeniorTreeRemovalProgram Toparticipateinthisgrantprogram,one homeownermustbeatleast62yearsold.The programisdesignedtoassistincome qualifiedseniorstoremovedamaged,deador dyingtreesortreelimbsfromtheirproperty. PropertiesmustbelocatedinNewCastle County,outsidecitylimitsofWilmingtonand Newark.Grantsareawardedonafirst-come, first-servedbasisiffundingisavailable.Tree trimmingservicesarenotprovidedthrough thisprogram.Formoreinformationcall(302) 395-5698
EmergencyHomeRepairProgram TheEmergencyHomeRepairProgramassists qualifiedhomeownersmakecriticalrepairsto theirhome.Thisisaloanprogramthat focusesonhealthandsafetyissuesinthe home.Itemstoberepairedwillconsistof thingslikewaterlines,sewerlines,roofs, heaters,etc.Approvedapplicantswillbe eligibleforupto$20,000ofhomerepairsin thehome.NewCastleCountywillworkwith contractorsthathavebeenapprovedthrough thecountybidprocesstoaddressthe identifiedissuesinthehome.Alienwillbe placedonthepropertyandthetermsof repaymentwillbebasedonthehomeowner's income.Formoreinformationcall(302)3955698.
PropertyTax&SewerTaxRates NewCastleCountyishappytoofferupto $32,000inpropertytaxexemptionstoeligible residentsaged65orolder. Eligibleresidentsaged65oroldermayreceive upto50%offtheirnextsewerbill.Formore information,pleasecall(302)395-5520
November Newsletter SpottheDifference! Health Around the Holidays There’snodoubtthattheholidayseasonisfulloftastytreats,butthisdoesn’tmeanwe can’tbehealthconscious!Asimplewaytobalanceyourholidayeatingisbyfollowingthe MyPlaterule!Whencreatingyourplate,make1/2yourplatevegetables/fruit,1/4lean protein,and1/4wholegrains.Thiswillguideyouincreatinganutritiousandbalanced platewhilestillenjoyingyourholidayfavorites!Anotherholidaynutritiontipistostart withsmallerportions!Aftereatingdinneryoucanalwaysgobackformoreifyouarestill hungry,butmoreoftenthannotyouwillfindyourstomachisfull!Finally,stayactive! Afterdinner,ifyouareable,dosomeformofphysicalactivity!Thiscanbewalkingwith friends/family,doingsomeathomeyoga,orchairexercisesasyouwatchfootballandthe Thanksgivingparade!Stayingconsistentwithpropernutritionandphysicalactivityhelps inlivingamoreindependentlifestyleandloweringtheriskofchronicdiseases. Enjoyyourholidayandstaysafe!
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