Smart Senior March/April 2023

Tickets go on sale Monday, March 13 at 10 a.m. at the SmartSenior Office, 836 E. 65th St., Suite 8 $10 per person for lunch

(Bingo is free)

Friday, May 5, 2023

Alee Temple 100 Eisenhower Dr. SCHEDULE

Bingo: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Lunch: 12-1 p.m. Bingo: 1-2 p.m.

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.

NEW OFFICE HOURS!

Beginning Wednesday, March 1, the SmartSenior office will no longer close for lunch. Our new office hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

See you then!

SMARTSENIOR OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 836 E. 65th St., Ste 8 • Savannah, GA 31405 912.352.4405

Apply online at www.sjchs.org/smartsenior

INSIDE

2 New Programs Regulary Scheduled Activities

3 March Calendar

4 April Calendar

5 March 2023 Events

April 2023 Events

6 Creating Healthy Joints

Top 5 Cybersecurity Tips

7 April Fools' Day Word Search

Why Does the Fountain Turn Green?

NEW!

OFFICE CLOSED

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

April 10 Easter Monday

DON’T MISS THESE EXCITING NEW ACTIVITIES!

Walking Club: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10 a.m. in Daffin Park. Meet us in the traffic circle beside the basketball courts!

Coffee & Cards: Friday, March 10 in the SmartSenior Office

REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

Exercise Class Location: SmartSenior Office

Mondays: 9:15-10 a.m.

Line Dancing

Location: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

Advanced: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 a.m.

Beginner: Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 a.m.

Chair Yoga

Tuesday Tea: Tuesdays March 14-April 18 at 2 p.m. in the SmartSenior Office

Friday Movie Day: Every Friday at 2 p.m. in the SmartSenior Office

Call 912.352.4405 to register!

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Location: SmartSenior Office Wednesdays 2-3 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 912.352.4405 to register.

Quilters

Location: SmartSenior Office Wednesdays 3:15-4:45 p.m.

Painting with Sean Location: SmartSenior Office

Wednesdays & Fridays 9:45-11:45 a.m.

Enjoy a one-on-one personalized painting experience with local artist Shawn Bland as she helps you create your next masterpiece. Five classes for $100. To learn more, or to register, contact Shawn directly at 912.777.2504 or shawnphd@ hotmail.com.

Movie Day Location: SmartSenior Office Fridays 2 p.m.

A friendly reminder, you must be a current member to attend all events.

Exercise Class 9:15 a.m.

Walking Club 9 a.m.

Advance Line Dance 10 a.m.

Beginner Line Dance 11 a.m.

Painting Class 9:45 a.m. Chair Yoga 2 p.m. Quilt Group 3:15 p.m.

Walking Club 9 a.m.

Advance Line Dance 10 a.m.

Beginner Line Dance 11 a.m.

Painting Class 9:45 a.m.

Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m.

Movie Day ft.

Secret Life of Bees 2 p.m.

Painting Class 9:45 a.m. Chair Yoga 2 p.m. Quilt Group 3:15 p.m.

Walking Club 9 a.m.

Advance Line Dance 10 a.m.

Beginner Line Dance 11 a.m.

Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m.

Painting Class 9:45 a.m.

Cards with Christina10 a.m.

Movie Day ft.

Ondine 2 p.m.

Exercise Class 9:15 a.m.

Walking Club 9 a.m.

Advance Line Dance 10 a.m.

Beginner Line Dance 11 a.m.

Tuesday Tea 2 p.m.

Exercise Class 9:15 a.m.

Puzzle Day 10 a.m.

Exercise Class 9:15 a.m.

Walking Club 9 a.m.

Advance Line Dance 10 a.m.

Beginner Line Dance 11 a.m.

Tuesday Tea 2 p.m.

Painting Class 9:45 a.m. Chair Yoga 2 p.m.

Quilt Group 3:15 p.m.

Walking Club 9 a.m.

Advance Line Dance 10 a.m.

Beginner Line Dance 11 a.m.

Cribbage with Denice 1 p.m.

Office Closed

Walking Club 9 a.m.

Advance Line Dance 10 a.m.

Beginner Line Dance 11 a.m.

Tuesday Tea 2 p.m.

Painting Class 9:45 a.m.

Chair Yoga 2 p.m.

Quilt Group 3:15 p.m.

Walking Club 9 a.m.

Advance Line Dance 10 a.m.

Beginner Line Dance 11 a.m.

Painting Class 9:45 a.m.

Movie Day ft.

Lucy & Desi 2 p.m.

Painting Class 9:45 a.m.

Chair Yoga 2 p.m.

Quilt Group 3:15 p.m.

Walking Club 9 a.m.

Advance Line Dance 10 a.m.

Beginner Line Dance 11 a.m.

Painting Class 9:45 a.m.

Movie Day ft. 3:10 to Yuma 2 p.m.

MARCH 2023 EVENTS

WALKING CLUB

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9 a.m.

Daffin Park

Welcome back the Walking Club. Join us for a thirty minute walk around Daffin Park every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Reservations are not required.

CARDS WITH CHRISTINA

Friday, March 10 | 10-11 a.m.

SmartSenior Office

Make Friday a fun day! Join us for a guided game of cards. Come and learn or come and teach; just come to play.

LUNCH & LEARN

Spring & Summer is for Travel!

Don Adams, President, Kelly Tours

Friday, March 3 | 11:30 a.m.

Marsh Auditorium

Enjoy a dive into spring and summer travel with the SmartSenior Travel Club! Don will speak on all of the upcoming day and multi-day trips. Reservations are required. Please contact the SmartSenior Office to register at 912.352.4405.

LUNCH & LEARN

Injury Prevention in Active Adults

Dr. Steven A. Greer, St. Joseph’s/Candler

Thursday, March 9 | 11:30 a.m.

Marsh Auditorium

Each year, 36 million falls occur among adults 65 and older. Dr. Greer sees patients at our Pooler Campus and offers a number of services including the prevention of injuries, strengthening your joints, and joint flexibility management. He will discuss how to prevent common injuries in adults like shoulder injuries, lower back pain, knee pain, and tennis elbow. Reservations are required. Please contact the SmartSenior Office to register at 912.352.4405.

TUESDAY TEA AT TWO

Tuesdays | 2 p.m. | March 14 - April 18

SmartSenior Office

Tuesday, March 14 through Tuesday, April 18, join us for Tuesday Tea where we enjoy classic TV shows. In this series, we will be screening the British mini-series Pride & Prejudice (1995) starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth.

CRIBBAGE WITH DENICE

Thursday, March 16 | 1 p.m.

SmartSenior Office Reservations not required.

APRIL 2023 EVENTS

WALKING CLUB

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9 a.m.

Daffin Park

Welcome back the Walking Club. Join us for a thirty minute walk around Daffin Park every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Reservations are not required.

TUESDAY TEA AT TWO

Tuesdays | 2 p.m. | March 14 - April 18

SmartSenior Office

Tuesday, March 14 through Tuesday, April 18, join us for Tuesday Tea where we enjoy classic TV shows. In this series, we will be screening the British mini-series Pride & Prejudice (1995) starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth.

LUNCH & LEARN

Dementia & Caregiver Support

Jill Costello & Marilyn Johnson, Hospice Savannah

Tuesday, April 4 | 11:30 a.m.

Marsh Auditorium

6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. Learn how to deal with the various stages of dementia, ways to communicate more effectively, and assist with more activities of daily living. Finding the right support system can be hard, especially as a caregiver. This duo will show us how to take care of your needs while you take care of your loved ones. Reservations are required. Please contact the Smart Senior Office to register, at 912.352.4405.

CRIBBAGE WITH DENICE

Thursday, April 20 | 1 p.m.

SmartSenior Office

Reservations not required.

DISCOVER LOCAL

Heyward House Museum & Welcome Center

70 Boundary St., Bluffton, SC

Thursday, April 13 | 11:30 a.m.

$10 per person (includes tour and box lunch)

Take a step back into the historic Lowcountry with us. The day will begin with a box lunch in Wright Family Park followed by a 0.3 mile walk to Heyward House. The House tour will begin at 1 p.m. We ask that you park at Wright Family Park so we can all eat and walk together. Public fishing is available at Calhoun Street Fishing Pier, so feel free to bring your pole and come early or stay late to fish. The Bluffton Farmer’s Market will also take place from 12-5 p.m. across the street, so feel free to sample some of the Lowcountry’s local produce. Tickets are only refundable if the event is cancelled. Reservations are required. Please contact the SmartSenior Office to register at 912.352.4405.

CREATING HEALTHY JOINTS

By Christina Danos

Seventy percent of older adults are currently experiencing some sort of joint pain. Life can be tough, and our joints take the brunt of the abuse we throw on our bodies. Give back to your joints with these healthy and helpful habits.

Stay Active

Staying physically active might seem counterintuitive, but, daily exercise helps to straighten joints and takes pressure off of them.

If you are already experiencing joint pain, look for daily physical activities that are low-impact. Some of our favorites are swimming, walking, and biking. Yoga and Tai Chi provide relief to the joints and are considered low impact.

If you’re looking for an easy exercise commitment, look no further than our weekly exercise classes! Join us on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. is our Exercise Class with Jason or Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Sandy.

Foods That Prevent Joint Pain

These popular foods are an easy addition to any diet and are known to be highly efficient in preventing joint pain and inflammation.

• Omega-3 fatty acids or fish oils

• Seeds and nuts like walnuts and almond

• Brassica vegetables like

- Colorful fruits

- Olive oil

- Lentils and beans

- Garlic and root vegetables

- Whole grains

TOP 5 CYBERSECURITY TIPS

Stay Hydrated

When your body becomes dehydrated, it begins to take water from other parts of your body like your kidneys or cartilage. When water is drawn out of your cartilage, it lessens the lubrication, which can lead to joint pain.

Drinking water can also help flush inflammatory toxins out of the body and balance your body’s natural chemicals.

Clean Up Your Diet

Some of our favorite foods are high in inflammatory properties. Some research shows that the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, veggies, grains and healthy fats, benefits people with osteoarthritis.

Being either overweight or underweight can put more stress on your joints than you realize. Being overweight puts more force on your joints. Reversely, when you are underweight, you lack the muscles to keep your joints stable.

Maintaining a healthy weight can lead to number of health benefits and relieve chronic conditions.

Listen to Your Body

Listen to the natural cues from your body. Muscle soreness after exercise is much different than joint pain after exercise.

Inflammation might be the cause of your after-exercise pain.

Don’t over tax yourself. Incorporate some of these helpful hints to relief your pain and know when to reach out to your doctor.

Souce: (www.aarp.org)

Staying safe on the internet is a high priority. Use these five important tips to keep yourself safe while using the computer.

1. Never Stay Signed in on a Public Computer

Signing out of your personal accounts is very important when you are using a public computer. When you remain signed in to your account, anyone using the computer after you has access to your account. Make sure to click sign out before closing out of the window you are using.

2. Avoid Scam Emails

Scam emails are emails sent from one person pretending to be another. Sometimes these scam emails will pretend to be someone in your contact list, and other times they will pretend to be a company like Amazon or Walmart. To verify the sender of the email, check the email address, not the name of the sender. If the email address does not match the sender name, then you have a scam email.

3. Be Careful When You Click

Make sure all links sent in emails are legitimate. Do not click a link sent to you from a scam email address. Scammers place computer viruses on those links, and when you click them, it sends the virus to your computer.

4. Keep All Passwords Secure

Keep your passwords in a safe place. Secure passwords have at least one capital letter and a special character. Do not keep your passwords in a spot they can be easily found.

5. Install Anti-virus Software

Anti-virus software helps to protect your computer and your personal data from would be hackers. Make sure to research the best anti-virus software for your needs.

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WHY DOES THE FOUNTAIN TURN GREEN?

Savannah is known for our elaborate celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. We have the third largest St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in the United States, being beaten out only by Chicago and New York City. There are plenty of traditions that make our celebration so unique, but none quiet as iconic as the fountain at Forsyth Park turning green.

Since the ‘80s, hundreds of Savannahians have gathered at Forsyth Park to watch the fountain water turn from its every day clear to a shining, festive green.

So how did this tradition come about?

Like all good stories, it begins with a prank. For years, festive locals would spread their holiday cheer by dying the waters green. The City of Savannah decided, if people were doing it anyway, why not make a big deal about it?

Sometimes, a pot of gold can come from the most unlikely of places.

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DAY TRIPS

EASTER AT NARROWAY THE 4TH CROSS

APRIL 8, 2023 | TRIP #16925 | $149.00 PP

Live animals, talented actors, original scripts, inspiring music, and a delicious lunch are all part of the NarroWay experience. Every audience is greeted and served by the NarroWay cast before the show. Four crosses, four men: one man is a murderer, two are thieves, and the fourth is a carpenter from Nazareth. Pilate shouts to the crowd and the stones echo back: “I will save one man and crucify the other! Whom do you choose?” And though the cry of the crowd that day set only one man free - it saved us all. This is the story of The Fourth Cross. A boxed dinner is included on the return trip home.

MILLEDGEVILLE - SOUTHERN LIVING’S PRETTIEST TOWN

APRIL 25, 2023 | TRIP #16931 | $139.00 PP

Named one of Southern Living’s “Prettiest Small Towns,”

Milledgeville is home to a charming downtown district, iconic landmarks, and beautiful antebellum architecture synonymous with the American South. We begin the day with a tour of Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion, one of the finest examples of High Greek Revival architecture in the nation. Join a local guide and experience Milledgeville’s rich history before an included lunch and free time to enjoy the many shops and boutiques in the historic downtown district.

MEPKIN ABBEY & GARDENS

MAY 2, 2023 | TRIP #16934 | $139.00 PP

Mepkin Abbey is home to the Order of Cistercian Trappist Monks and offers one of the very few opportunities to experience the life of a monk for the day. Join one of the Mepkin Abbey’s Monks on a guided tour including the Abbey Church and Library. Wander the beautiful grounds of the Nancy Bryan Luce Gardens, before browsing the Abbey’s Reception Center store for homemade candies, preserves, creamed honey, and even mushroom compost! Enjoy lunch at The Barony House before returning home after an uplifting day.

CHARLESTON’S NEW INTERNATIONAL

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

MAY 9, 2023 | TRIP #16937 | $139.00 PP

The International African American Museum in Charleston, SC is located on the old Gadsden’s Wharf. The museum’s exhibitions will share untold stories using classic techniques as well as new approaches driven by innovation, technology, and digital interactivity. Themes will include connections across the African diaspora, the spread of African American culture and influence, and the movements for justice and equality. The Center for Family History enables visitors to trace their genealogy throughout the changing exhibitions.

IRIS TEA PARTY

MAY 16, 2023 | TRIP #16941 | $149.00 PP

It’s Teatime in Historic Ridgeway, SC! Our first stop is at the Iris Garden in Sumter. The beautiful black waters of Swan Lake form the setting for this spectacular Iris Garden, which is home to some of the nation’s most intensive plantings of Japanese Iris that bloom yearly in mid to late May. After our stroll through the Irises, you are in for a real treat at Laura’s Tea Room. It all starts the moment you climb the stairs to the mezzanine and wait for your table to be prepared. Try on the many vintage hats and pick out a teacup of your choice from over a hundred vintage cups. Tea is elegantly poured, and a High Tea is served, including Scone and Devonshire cream, followed by a tiered tray of delectable delights ranging from savory to sweet.

MULTI-DAY TRIPS

FLORIDA FUN TIMES & STRAWBERRIES

FEBURARY 28 - MARCH 3, 2023 | TRIP #15466 | $799.00 PP

All Suite Beachside Hotel located along the Atlantic Ocean in New Smyrna Beach, FL this 4 Day 3 Night Winter Getaway feature exciting attractions, delicious meals, and a musical performance at the Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre. Add to that the famed Strawberry Festival in Plant City, and you have a trip you don’t want to miss! Daily breakfast, one lunch and two great dinners are included.

MOSES & THE ARK

APRIL 17 - 22, 2023 | TRIP #16928 | $1,399.00 PP

Embark on an inspirational journey and walk on board the amazing Ark Encounter with Noah’s Ark, featuring animals, exhibits, and a full-scale model from the Genesis Flood narrative. Continue the journey to the Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster and witness the new production and dramatic story of “Moses”, where he leads his people out of captivity in Egypt and accepts the Ten Commandments. This trip features two additional shows: Footloose and “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”.

SMART SENIOR TRAVELERS RECEIVE $5 OFF DAY TRIPS AND 5% OFF MULTI-DAY TRIPS!

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