Smart Senior March/April 2019

mar/apr 2019 A publication of St.Joseph’s/Candler

BINGO BASH AND LUNCHEON GIFT CERTIFICATES & PRIZES! RAFFLES! LOTS OF FUN! TICKETS ON SALE | MONDAY, MARCH 4TH SmartSenior Office | 836 E. 65th Street, Suite 8 $10.00 per person (includes Lunch & Free Bingo) Friday, May 3, 2019 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (Doors open at 10:30 am) Alee Temple Ball Room

Bingo 11 am – 12 pm Lunch 12 pm – 1 pm Bingo 1 pm – 2 pm Tickets are non-refundable.

LUNG HEALTH EXPO March 13th, 9am – 12pm Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital

Join cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Marc Bailey and the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion team for the first annual Lung Health Expo. You will learn wellness tips, identify your risk factors for lung cancer, determine if you qualify for an annual lung screening and get help navigating the process of getting screened. Our

experts will be on site throughout the event to answer all of your lung health questions. You will also have an opportunity to put your knowledge to the test with lung health trivia and win a prize. We hope to see you there! This event is free and open to the public.

SMARTSENIOR OFFICE HOURS

OFFICE CLOSED

Mon thru Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

April 19

(Closed for lunch: 12PM - 1PM)

836 E. 65th St., Ste 8 Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 352-4405

Good Friday

NEW NEWSLETTER FORMAT SmartSenior is now in full color and in a new format that will allow us some much needed space so we can offer our members more.

More events, more new merchants for the discount program, more pictures and more news.

We hope you enjoy this new format. We will continue to provide the newsletter through the US Mail and email.

You can contact us at any time to request the newsletter by email.

Email will be the quickest way to receive the newsletter.

2ND ANNUAL SOUTHERN LADIES TEA

REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY FOR THE FOLLOWING LISTINGS FREE! Line Dancing Beginner: Thursdays, 9am – 11am | Advanced: Tuesdays, 9am – 11am St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Washington & Waters Ave. FREE! Exercise Class Mondays, 9:15am – 10am, SmartSenior Office.

NEW! SmartSenior Walking Group Do you enjoy walking but don’t want to do it alone? SmartSenior is forming a walking group to walk through the Medical Arts Complex Monday thru Friday at 10:00 am. Starts Monday, March 4 (weather permitting).

NEW! Jigsaw Puzzle Beginning Monday, March 4, we will have a jigsaw puzzle to work on in the SmartSenior Office. You can come and work on it at your leisure from 9:00 am to 12 noon or 1 pm to 4:30 anytime the SmartSenior office is open.

FREE! Game Day Have fun playing a variety of games including card games, board games, and Domino’s, every Monday at 10:00 am at the SmartSenior Office.

EVENT LOCATIONS

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Candler Hospital Marsh Auditorium located on the Candler Campus, 5353 Reynolds Street, on the first floor.

St. Joseph’s Hospital Meeting Rooms located on the St. Joseph’s Campus, 11705 Mercy Blvd., 2nd floor over the Emergency Department. Take the elevators located next to the Outpatient Registration Desk.

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Washington & Waters Ave.

SmartSenior located at 836 E. 65th St., Ste 8

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BEST REASON TO PLAY BINGO As it turns out, Bingo is more than just a fun activity.

Researchers have found that playing bingo has multiple health benefits for the elderly.

It takes concentration – which improves listening and short term memory skills and it promotes socialization – which is essential for seniors to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle. So if you like to play bingo, it can be an excellent way to promote mental, emotional, and physical health.

MARCH 2019 SUNDAY

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Exercise Class 9:15AM Walking Group 10AM Game Day 10AM

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Advance Line Dance 9AM

Game Day 10AM

Lunch & Learn 11:30AM

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Defensive Driving 9AM

Beginner Line Dance 9AM

Chair Yoga 2PM

Pre-St. Patrick’s 10:15AM

Walking Group 10AM

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Walking Group 10AM Painting Class 10AM

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Game Day 10AM

Walking Group 10AM

Movie Day 2PM

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Beginner Line Dance 9AM

Walking Group 10AM

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Walking Group 10AM

Walking Group 10AM

Advance Line Dance 9AM

Walking Group 10AM

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Walking Group 10AM

Chair Yoga 2PM

Advance Line Dance 9AM

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Walking Group 10AM

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Hearing Screening

Walking Group 10AM

Exercise Class 9:15AM Walking Group 10AM

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Walking Group 10AM

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Walking Group 10AM

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Advance Line Dance 9AM

Painting Class 10AM Chair Yoga 2PM

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Breakfast Brunch 9AM

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Walking Group 10AM

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Walking Group 10AM Painting Class 10AM Chair Yoga 2PM

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Call 352-4405 to register for the programs listed below. Friendly Reminder: you must be a current member to attend.

MARCH EVENTS SEMINARS

NEW! SmartSenior Painting Class Artist/Instructor, Shawn Bland, PhD provides instruction in acrylics and various subject matters. Every Wednesday beginning March 13, 10am – 12 noon at the SmartSenior office. Six classes for $100.

Supplies included.

Lunch & Learn “Smartphone Apps to Keep Seniors Healthy” Ilyce Brinn, SJ/C HomeHealth Tuesday, Mar 12, 11:30am | Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital Now more than ever SMART seniors are being proactive and involved participants in their healthcare. We will show how phone apps can help.

NEW! Chair Yoga Wednesday, March 6 to April 24, 2pm – 3pm, SmartSenior Office.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

Breakfast Bunch “Be Your Own Advocate” | Laura Morgan, MedBank Tuesday, Mar 26, 9am | Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital Learn to understand prescription drug programs that offer affordability and accessibility to chronic illness medications.

See page 2 for a complete detail of listings.

MOVIE DAY The Old Man and the Gun Friday, Mar 8 – 2pm | St. Michael and All Angels starring Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek This true story follows Forrest Tucker, who at age 70 infamously made his escape from the San Quentin prison. Once he had gained his freedom, he embarked on a new set of heists that left investigators scratching their heads and the public fascinated by the story.

Get to Know Your National Parks Don Adams, President of Kelly Tours Thursday, Mar 14, 2PM | Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital See page 8 for description.

HEALTH & LEARNING FREE! Hearing Screening Wednesday, Mar 13 | SmartSenior, 836 E. 65th St. By appointment only.

EVENT LOCATIONS

Candler Hospital Marsh Auditorium located on the Candler Campus, 5353 Reynolds Street, on the first floor.

Take the elevators located next to the Outpatient Registration Desk.

St. Joseph’s Hospital Meeting Rooms located on the St. Joseph’s Campus, 11705 Mercy Blvd., 2nd floor over the Emergency Department.

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Washington & Waters Ave.

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SmartSenior located at 836 E. 65th St., Ste 8

APRIL 2019 SUNDAY

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April Fools’ Day

Exercise Class 9:15AM Walking Group 10AM Game Day 10AM

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Walking Group 10AM Game Day 10AM

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Walking Group 10AM

Walking Group 10AM Painting Class 10AM

Drawing Class 1:30PM

Chair Yoga 2PM

Hearing Screening

Walking Group 10AM Drawing Class 1:30PM

Walking Group 10AM Painting Class 10AM

Lunch & Learn 11:30AM

FRIDAY

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Beginner Line Dance 9AM

Walking Group 10AM

SATURDAY

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Walking Group 10AM

Discover Local 10:30AM

Shag Lessons 2PM

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Advance Line Dance 9AM

THURSDAY

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Defensive Driving 9AM

Advance Line Dance 9AM

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Exercise Class 9:15AM

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Beginner Line Dance 9AM

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Walking Group 10AM Movie Day 2PM

Walking Group 10AM Shag Lessons 2PM

Drawing Class 1:30PM Chair Yoga 2PM

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Advance Line Dance 9AM

Walking Group 10AM

Walking Group 10AM

Beginner Line Dance 9AM

Painting Class 10AM

Walking Group 10AM

Chair Yoga 2PM

Drawing Class 1:30PM

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Walking Group 10AM

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Shag Lessons 2PM

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Walking Group 10AM

Breakfast Brunch 9AM

Walking Group 10AM

Beginner Line Dance 9AM

Southern Ladies’ Tea 2PM

Chair Yoga 2PM

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Walking Group 10AM

Drawing Class 1:30PM

Drawing Class 1:30PM

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Walking Group 10AM Shag Lessons 2PM

Advance Line Dance 9AM

Walking Group 10AM

Call 352-4405 to register for the programs listed below. Friendly Reminder: you must be a current member to attend.

APRIL EVENTS SEMINARS

Shag Lessons April 4, 11, 18, 25, 3:30pm – 4:45pm SmartSenior, 836 E. 65th St. Instructors: Charlie and Karen Olenick Learn to dance the Shag, one of the most popular dance moves in the South. Must register in pairs. Comfortable clothes and shoes with a leather sole – no high heels.

Lunch & Learn “Understanding Progressive Illness Care” | Cindy Carter, MD Wednesday, Apr 10, 11:30am | Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital Progressive Care (sometimes called palliative care) refers to specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. Join us as Dr. Carter helps explain this process.

FREE! Hearing Screening Wednesday, Apr 10 | SmartSenior, 836 E. 65th St. By appointment only.

Breakfast Bunch “Outsmart the Scammers” | Laura E. Evans, CFP, ChFC, CLU Thursday, Apr 25, 9am | Meeting Rooms, St. Joseph’s Hospital Incidents of fraud are on the rise, and scammers’ tactics are becoming more complex. You can take steps to “Outsmart the Scammers”.

NEW! SmartSenior Drawing Class Artist/Instructor, Dixie March. Every Tuesday beginning April 2nd until May 24th, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the SmartSenior office Instruction is free, a one-time cost for supplies of $115. Supply list will be provided upon registration.

SPECIAL EVENTS 2nd Annual Southern Ladies Tea Friday, Apr 26, 2 – 3pm | Meeting Rooms, St. Joseph’s Hospital Springtime is a time for flowers, fancy hats, white gloves and SmartSenior’s Southern Ladies Tea.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES See page 2 for a complete detail of listings.

MOVIE DAY

DISCOVER LOCAL

Creed II Friday, Apr 12, 2pm | St. Michael and All Angels Starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone In 1985, Russian boxer Ivan Drago killed former U.S. champion Apollo Creed in a tragic match that stunned the world. Under guidance from Rocky, Adonis, Apollo’s son, trains for the showdown of his life.

You must provide your own transportation. Directions and details provided after your ticket purchase. Tickets are non-refundable.

Bethesda Academy | 9520 Ferguson Ave Friday, Apr 5 | 10am – 11:30am | Tickets - $10 per per person

HEALTH & LEARNING

AARP Defensive Driving Class | Wednesday, Apr 3, 9am – 3pm Savannah Squares Retirement Community Save up to 10% on your automobile insurance. $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers.

EVENT LOCATIONS

Candler Hospital Marsh Auditorium located on the Candler Campus, 5353 Reynolds Street, on the first floor.

Take the elevators located next to the Outpatient Registration Desk.

St. Joseph’s Hospital Meeting Rooms located on the St. Joseph’s Campus, 11705 Mercy Blvd., 2nd floor over the Emergency Department.

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Washington & Waters Ave.

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SmartSenior located at 836 E. 65th St., Ste 8

SENIORS AND PETS

RECYCLING INFO

Are you wondering how you are going to care for your pet as you age in your home? Are you wondering if you should adopt a pet as you age?

Studies have shown that owning a pet can be physically and mentally beneficial for people of all ages. In the case of senior citizens, just 15 minutes bonding with an animal sets off a chemical chain reaction in the brain, lowering levels of the fight-or-flight hormone, cortisol, and increasing production of the feel-good hormone serotonin. The result: heart rate, blood pressure and stress levels immediately drop. Over the long term, pet and human interactions can lower cholesterol levels, fight depression and may even help protect against heart disease and stroke.

Top items people do not know they can recycle • Kitchen foil and foil trays that are used but still clean • Empty deodorant aerosols and hairspray with the plastic cap • Empty surface cleaner bottle with the trigger spray • Metal lids • Empty bleach bottles • Aluminium tubes such as tomato puree (with the plastic cap removed) • Envelopes with windows

Most of us recycle items such as soda cans, newspapers, glass bottle and tin cans.

Those who work caring for the elderly say that pets pull withdrawn seniors out of their shell, provide mild activity and cardio through walking and grooming the pet, and offer a way to feel needed and connect with the world. Pet therapy can also help with Alzheimer’s Sundowners Syndrome. Nighttime can be very confusing and disorienting for folks with Alzheimer’s disease. This is when some Alzheimer’s patients try to run away or leave their home. A pet can prevent this issue by keeping those with Alzheimer’s connected and occupied.

Owning a pet while aging is certainly not for everyone. Ask your veterinarian, family members, and doctor if this is the right decision for you and your health. If you are healthy enough or your caregiver is willing enough to care for a pet, the rewards of pet ownership can be lifechanging. An aging dog, cat, or even bird could be the best medicine and your best friend, all in one. source: www.aginginplace.com

MERCHANT DISCOUNT CHANGES NEW MERCHANTS: Jewelry Consignment Network 139 Bull Street, 912-234-0207 www.jewelryconsignment.com 30% Off Anything in Store including Jewelry Repair

Spry Mind+Body 7360 Skidaway Rd., Unit J-3 912-323-7356 www.sprymindbody.com 20% off all Spry Chair & Mat-based yoga & meditation classes.

Patriot Postal 13051 Abercorn Street, Ste. B-3 912-201-1452 10% Off all purchases

Southern Harvest Insurance 5501 Abercorn St., Ste A 912-201-3332 All agency Fees waived

Taca Sushi and Japanese Fusion 513 East Oglethorpe Ave. 912-232-8222 10% off total bill, Excludes alcohol Mon-Thur 5pm -9pm

The Allen Real Estate Group 912-604-6487 up to 25% commision applied to closing cost, 2 month property management for landlords, 1% fee reduction for sellers

Wright Square Cafe 21 W. York St., 912-238-1150 Mon – Fri, 20% off Sat, 9am – 1 pm 25% off Carlisle of York 7 West York St, 912-495-5076 15% off Mike’s Bathtub & Tile Refinishing Co. 15 Belfair Drive, 912-695-2288 5% off bathroom remodeling

DELETE: Mani-Pedi Day Spa Anytime Fitness St. Joseph’s/Candler - Nutrition Stoner’s Pizza Joint - Midtown See the Next Complete Discount List in the July/August 2019 Edition of SmartSenior!

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Recycling items that are NOT recyclable can do more harm than good.

Top items people wrongly think can be recycled • Hand soap pump • Photo paper dispenser tops • Nail varnish bottles • Kitchen roll • Crisp packets • Non-paper • Post-it notes gift wrap • Shampoo bottles • Coffee cups and food • Plastic bags containers that • Tissues have not been • Wine glasses rinsed • Glass cookware • Tissue boxes where • Window glass the plastic insert • Straws has not been • Greasy takeaway removed pizza boxes • Plastic toys • Soft plastic/ • Mirrors laminated foil • Cutlery packaging such • Pots and pans as pet food and baby food pouches

SUPER BIG YARD SALE Do you want to get rid of the “stuff” you no longer need or use, but don’t want the hassle of advertising or having a yard sale at your home? Bring your wares to the Medical Arts Complex, 836 E. 65th Street in Savannah on Saturday, May 11th. Vendor set-up 7AM to 8AM. 8’ table and two folding chairs provided. The cost is $25.00 per space (cash only). The deadline to reserve your space is Monday, April 1st. Space is limited. Open to the public 8am - Noon.

Email Jenny Koch kochj@sjchs.org or Lisa DeMarco at demarcol@sjchs.org or call 352-4405 to reserve your space.

Clover is the Medicare plan with a lot to love.

MAKE AN EXERCISE PLAN THAT WORKS FOR YOU! An exercise plan can help you stay on track to meet your activity goals. When you are creating your plan:

Affordable costs

• Make it realistic based on your current activity level

Prescription drug coverage

• Make it specific as to how you’ll be active each week

Doctors you trust

• Make it social and ask someone to be your exercise buddy

Personal attention 1-888-NEW-MEDICARE (TTY 711)* cloverhealth.com *8 am–8 pm local time, 7 days/week. Between April 1st and September 30th, alternate technologies (for example, voicemail) will be used on the weekends and holidays. Clover Health is a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan with a Medicare contract.

Enrollment in Clover Health depends on contract renewal.

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SmartSenior is committed to helping you with your exercise plan. We offer exercise classes every Monday and Line Dancing every Tuesday and Thursday.

We are also starting a walking group and chair yoga. Please see page 2 & 3 for the times and locations for all these activities.

HOW THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE STARTED IN SAVANNAH

On March 17th we’re all Irish. From the fountains to the street, on St. Patrick’s Day, everything in Savannah turns green. But where did it all begin?

In 1824, the first public procession was held. The local Hibernian Society president invited all local Irishmen to meet for mass and public parade through the streets of Savannah. In 1870, the first grand marshal was elected and bands joined the procession for the first time, creating a model for our modern day parade.

James Oglethorpe established the first permanent settlement in 1733. At least nine of the settlers who were granted land were Irish. In the 19th century, Irishman came for another reason – the potato famine.

The 1845 blight took one-third of Ireland’s potato crop. Thousands starved to death and thousands more left Ireland to avoid starvation. Many of these came to Savannah. “It was Irish muscle and sweat that built our hightways and railroads, dug our canals, mined our coal, improved our commerce and trade,” claims historian Cas Robinson.

The St. Patrick’s Day parade was established as a way for Irish Americans to show their Irish pride. In 1812, the Hibernians Society of Savannah was formed by forty-four prominent Savannah gentlemen to help needy Irish immigrants in the area. In 1813 members of the Hibernians Society marched privately to the Independent Presbyterian Church for the first St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Each year, St. Patrick’s Day becomes a more secular event honoring and celebrating Irish heritage and culture. These days Savannah has become known for its celebration. From live music, dancing, drinks and more, downtown is bustling with tourists and locals alike.

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Smart Seniors receive a $5 discount on all day trips and a 5% discount on marked overnight tours.

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March 15-18 | Trip#12890 | Starting at $659 Have you heard the expression; Location, Location, Location?

This Spring trip will offer you the opportunity to experience the incredible Opryland Resort in Nashville and the new 4-Diamond Guest House hotel located on the grounds of Elvis’s Graceland, Memphis! 3 nights lodging, 4 meals and roundtrip transportation are included.

THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE

April 30 - May 1 | Trip#12908 | Starting at $259 The Holyland Experience is a living biblical museum that takes you 7000 miles away and 2000 years back in time to the land of the Bible. . Its combination of sights, sounds, and tastes will stimulate your senses and blend together to create a spectacular new experience! 1 night lodging, 2 meals and roundtrip transportation are included.

GET TO KNOW YOUR NATIONAL PARKS The National Park System includes 418 areas covering more than 85 million acres in every state, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. These areas include national parks, monuments, battlefields, military parks, historical parks, historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, recreation areas, scenic rivers and trails, and the White House. Join us on March 14 and

learn more about these national treasures.

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Day Trips • $5 discount on all day trips

MADISON IN MAY

May 4 | Trip#12933 | $119 per person

AINT’ MISBEHAVIN’

May 18 | Trip#12894 | $149 per person

EMERALD PRINCESS CASINO CRUISE May 31 | Trip#13002 | $89 per person

PEACHY DAY

June 17 | Trip#13019 | $104 per person

HISTORIC BEAUFORT & PARRIS ISLAND June 27 | Trip#13018 | $129 per person