Senior Living Quarterly Magazine - Issue 1

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PUBLISHER & EDITOR Sherry Johnson (336) 301-5747 sherry@asheboroandmore.com CONTRIBUTORS Vickie Gallimore, Reynolds Lisk, Ginger Flynt Jill Jackson, David Caughron ADVERTISING Sales and Marketing Patrick Brown (336) 301-9999 pat@asheboroandmore.com DESIGN Creative Director David Johnson 1644 Media dave@1644media.com COVER PHOTOGRAPHY Donna Allen Donna Allen Photography GENERAL INQUIRIES Asheboro and More, Inc. (336) 301.5747 slq@asheboroandmore.com www.asheboroandmore.com COPYRIGHT All material appearing in Senior Living Quarterly Magazine is copyright unless otherwise stated or it may rest with the provider of the supplied material. Senior Living Quarterly Magazine takes all care to ensure information is correct at time of printing, but the publisher accepts no responsibility or liability for the accuracy of any information contained in the text or advertisements. Views expressed are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher or editor.

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Welcome to the first issue of Senior Living Quarterly (SLQ)

am sure we agree that aging is better than the alternative. We live in a culture that is youth obsessed, and all too dismissive of seniors. But seniors have the most experience and wisdom and are the reason that we have such a high volunteer rate. Seniors are also philanthropists. Folks 50 and over control more than 70 percent of the wealth in this country and are the “influencers�!

Living longer and healthier lives means that Seniors have many more years of productive capacity. In Randolph County, you see this in people staying in the workplace longer, taking up part-time occupations, and volunteering in the community in a variety of ways, including serving on boards and participating in civic organizations. One great example of this is our Senior Profile, Mark Hensley. Check out his story on page 20.

At Senior Living Quarterly, we dedicate the magazine to our active, engaged seniors because they are the greatest natural resource we have and because we need our senior partners to stay in the game. This and every issue of Senior Living Quarterly will highlight local seniors making a difference and getting involved in their community.

Enjoy this first issue, and look for the next one coming out May, 2019!

Sherry Johnson Publisher & Editor Senior Living Quarterly Magazine

In This Issue:

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07 Cover Story Warren Coble & Associates 10 Ask the Experts Insurance Real Estate 16 Love is in the Air

24 contents 20 Senior Profile 23 Senior Resources 24 Volunteer Spotlight 26 Ms. Senior Randolph County

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Warren Coble & Associates Making a difference in people’s lives

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met Warren Coble at a committee meeting for the local Alzheimer’s walk many years ago. He was passionate about this cause, haing learned first hand how devastating the disease can be not only on the person with dementia, but on the family members providing care for them. At the time, he struck me as a remarkably caring individual, to whom family means everything.

Warren was born and raised in Randolph County.

He has been happily married to Robbie Kinney Coble

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for 46 years, has three children, four grandchildren, 2 very spoiled cats and a dog. His family and friends will tell you, “A new client is just a friend Warren hasn’t met yet.”

He worked for the Social Security Administration for 26.5 years. In September, 1999 he took early retirement to care for his elderly parents and an aunt. In August, 2000 his Mom suffered a stroke, which triggered traumatic onset dementia in his Dad. He went back to school to become certified as

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a CNA to better care for his parents. “One of the reasons I gravitated toward a career helping the older generation is my parents were 39 and 42 when they had me.” With his CNA training, he was able to care for his parents at home for many years.

Family is very important to Warren. He took care of older aunts and uncles as well. When he retired from the Social Security Administration, he didn’t plant to launch a new career, but things just sort of fell into place.

A local attorney, Bill Mathers called Warren three weeks before he retired from the SSA and asked him, “Who are we going to call with our Social Security questions?” He encouraged Warren to consider opening a business that helped people navigate the oftentimes confusing Social Security system. Warren checked with his manager at SSA to make sure this would not be a conflict of interest.

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the background and knowledge to educate people on the benefits that are available to them, and how to make sure they are maximizing those benefits.

He started the business in the late fall of 1999, and had three clients that first month. His intention was to focus on retirement, but a gentleman inquired about applying for disability. Warren realized there were many areas of Social Security that were confusing, and people needed help with the process.

In 2005 he partnered with a local pharmacist to educate the community on Medicare Part D prescription drug insurance. He worked with seniors in reviewing their coverage, based on the prescriptions they were taking to make sure they had the most appropriate coverage for their needs.

He understood there was a lot to insurance and if he wanted to help his clients understand the options available to them, he needed to learn more. So, in 2007, Warren went back to school to study insurance.

He didn’t want to sell it, but he wanted to be able to talk intelligently to his clients on the subject. His professor, Walter Batista, was so impressed with his

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knowledge of Social Security and Medicare that he asked Warren to start teaching classes in 2008 and strongly encouraged Warren to become an actively selling agent.

Although it was not planned, insurance has since become a large part of his business and he enjoys helping people find the appropriate coverage for their budget. “Our goal is to be sure our clients have the coverage they need, at a price they can afford.�

Warren was also contacted by Wake Forest School of Law and asked to author an entire chapter in their textbook Representing the Elderly in 2008. He was one of only two non-attorneys asked to write for the book.

In 2010, he made a presentation to the State Bar Foundation with over 200 elder care lawyers present. Held in a large auditorium, Warren was nervous about presenting, but once he began to talk about the subject, his passion for the elderly was clear and he sailed through the presentation.

After that he was asked to speak at many events, including the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) spring and fall symposiums, and

he became a guest lecturer at the UNC School of Law on Social Security and Medicare. Warren is available to speak to Civic and Church groups, local business employees, and other groups.

He hired his first part-time employee, Kathy Sanders Trogdon, in 2010. Kathy serves as disability case manager and now office manager.Warren’s son, Jonathan and daughter, Marjean Nance now work for him as well, serving as retirement consultants and insurance agents. Several parttime employees support the professional staff.

In 2006 he sat for the Certified Senior Advisor exam. He considers it to be the hardest exam he has ever taken. He takes his position as a consultant on Social Security and Medicare very seriously, because as he put it, “The decisions our clients make can affect their ability to have a comfortable retirement.” He attributes his tremendous success to the fact that he spends a lot of time educating his clients on what their options are and helping them make a good choice for their circumstances.

Outside of work, Warren has many interests and

hobbies. He is a Master Gardener and walking around the gardens that surround his office, you can clearly see his passion for growing things.

He also bakes the most amazing cakes, which he donates to local fundraisers to raise money for nonprofits. He is a member of Faith Christian Church in Asheboro, an active member and past president of the Randolph Rotary Club, and serves on several committies in local organizations supporting Senior Adults in our community.

He recently finished a road trip around the United States, and also took a scenic trip through New England and Canada. He has a tremendous work ethic, and works with clients from all across North Carolina and the US.His referrals come from elder care attorneys, word of mouth from satisfied clients, and from the many seminars and speaking engagements that he does each year.

The mission statement for Warren Coble & Associates, Inc. gives a clear picture of who Warren Coble really is. “Making a difference in people’s lives, one person at a time.”

If you have any questions or concerns about your disability, retirement, or Medicare, whether it’s next month or five years from now, Warren and his staff have the knowledge to help you navigate the process to get the most from the benefits available to you. Give the office a call at (336) 879-0848 or visit them online at www.warrencoble.com.

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ASK THE EXPERT - INSURANCE

Protecting Your Privacy in the New Year

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his past year, it seemed like just about every week there was a new headline about some serious privacy breach, intentional or otherwise, occurring at a major organization. With the increasing popularity of technologies, from genetic testing to health tracking apps and electronic payment services, we’re putting more of our important personal information online, and we have less and less understanding of what’s being done with that information or how to keep it safe. Here are a few important takeaways from the year in digital privacy, and a few things you can do to make your information safer this year.

Your privacy is up to you.

Don’t expect even “good” companies to be looking out for your privacy. When you sign up for a new service, do your best to review the privacy policy. Especially look for whether your information can be shared with advertisers or third parties, and whether there is a way to opt out. Check the security settings right away and change them to suit your needs and comfort level.

There are many things you can do to protect yourself online. But if recent cases have anything to teach us, it’s that there is no absolute guarantee that your information will not be shared or hacked. Like your mother taught you, if you really want to keep something private, then don’t share it.

There are things you can do.

All the bad news coupled with the fact that we are so connected to and dependent on our devices might make you start to believe that your information will never be safe, no matter what you do. But that’s a mistake. Even though you can never be 100 percent certain your privacy won’t be compromised, there are many things you can do to protect yourself and, at the very least, make it much more difficult for

someone to access your information. When it comes to your bank accounts, health records, and other sensitive data, taking steps to protect yourself is totally doable and totally worth it.

So now that you know it’s up to you, here are a few steps you can take to protect yourself online: Switch your browser: The service you use to hook into the internet can help to protect you against companies or scammers attempting to access your data. Epic, Tor and Brave are all at the top of the list when it comes to user privacy. Firefox is another user-friendly option that offers consumers plenty of privacy control options.

Get a password manager: If you’re like most people, creating complicated passwords is difficult. You can stop thinking about them if you get a password manager that will create complex passwords for you, and then you will only need to remember one.

Install updates: You know those pesky little windows that pop up and remind you to update your system while you’re trying to get something done? Stop ignoring them. System updates often provide increased security and protect against ever-evolving cyber threats.

Don’t leave your online privacy up to chance. Take steps to protect yourself and keep your information safe.

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Tips for Selling Your Home in the Spring

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pring is the optimum time to sell a home. Regardless of whether it’s a buyer’s market or a seller’s market, inventory almost always rises in the spring. Why? Because the largest number of buyers are actively searching for a new home during April, May, and June.

Here is a list of things you can do to improve the odds that your home will stand out among the sea of new listings flooding the spring-time real estate market: 1. Wash Windows Inside and Out/Polish All Mirrors.

Sparkle is free, and sparkle sells homes. A potential buyer may not realize why your home seems so inviting but will feel drawn to it if the windows are spotless and your mirrors reflect sunlight. Cleaning is the first step in preparing your home for sale.

2. Rake the Yard/Trim Back Bushes. Clean out dead leaves and debris in your lawn. Don’t let overgrown vegetation block the windows or path to the entrance. Cutting bushes and tree limbs will let the sun inside and showcase the exterior of your home.

3. Transplant Tulips and Daffodils or Buy Flowers in Containers. Yellow flowers stimulate buying urges. After a long winter, everybody is anxious to see the first signs of spring. Yellow tulips and daffodils induce feelings of happiness and contentment. Arrange containers in groups of three or five near the entrance.

4. Clean Drapes, Curtains & Blinds and Open Every Window. Send your window coverings to the dry cleaners or wash, dry and press. Toss blinds into a soapy bathtub for a quick wash. Get rid of all accumulated dust and spider webs.

Crisp linens and a spring-time breeze through the windows invite the season inside.

5. Polish Floors to a High Gloss. Your hardwood floors should be refinished, if necessary. Make your ceramic

and linoleum floors twinkle and shine. Bleach dull grout.

Thoroughly clean all area rugs.

6. Offer an Outside Mat for Cleaning Shoes & Put Umbrella Stand at Entrance. No matter where you live, spring weather is often unpredictable. In some states, it can be 72 degrees one day and snowing the next. If it’s raining, give buyers a place to stash umbrellas and wipe their feet before entering your home. Some sellers lay down plastic runners across floors for protection, but that tends to ruin the effect of a glittering polish job.

7. Set out Fresh-Smelling Flowers Such as JustClipped Lilac Branches or Peonies. Natural scents are more appealing than artificial and trigger fewer allergies among those susceptible. Clever home staging brings color and fragrance indoors.

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Hospice of Randolph County celebrates 36 years!

by David Caughron, Director of Marketing & Development

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ospice care helps patients and families focus on living.

Coping with a serious or life-limiting illness is not easy. In fact, it might be the hardest work you’ll ever do. Working with doctors and hospitals, navigating the maze of care needs, figuring out insurance coverage, all in addition to taking care of your family can be overwhelming.

At Hospice of Randolph County, we want the community to know that there’s help available that brings comfort, love and respect when they are most needed. The time a family might need us doesn’t follow a calendar or occur only during certain seasons, so our message must make an impression that stays with people throughout the year. Many people do not realize that there are different hospices. Hospice of Randolph is the original hospice serving our county and surrounding communities since 1983. Over the years there have been many different educational ad campaigns but our continuing ad slogan “Ask for us by Name” stands out among them & ensures that you will get us as your hospice of choice with the quality specialized care and trust you have placed in us for the past 36 years.

Hospice and palliative care are different than traditional healthcare services. Hospice provides pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support, and spiritual care to patients and their families when a cure is not possible. Palliative care makes those services available earlier in the course of an illness. Hospice of Randolph County is here helping you put the pieces into place to ensure that you and your loved ones find comfort, dignity and respect when dealing with end-of-life issues.

The hospice team provides expert medical care to keep patients comfortable and able to enjoy time with loved ones.

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questions, offers advice on what to expect, and helps families with the duties of being a caregiver. The team also provides emotional and spiritual support for the entire family.

With the help of hospice, patients and families alike can focus on what’s most important – enjoying life together and living the final seasons to their fullest. It’s about the “quality of life”. There’s an inaccurate perception among the American public that hospice means you’ve given up. We have seen firsthand how hospice and palliative care can improve the quality of life. And there’s a growing body of research showing that hospice and palliative care may prolong the lives of some people who receive this care.

More than 1.56 million patients receive care from the nation’s hospices every year, as reported by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

For the past 36 years, Hospice of Randolph County has served over 22,000 people needing our care and has been helping patients and their families face the challenge of dealing with terminal illness with strength, courage

and dignity. Because so many patients and their families would benefit from a hospice house in Randolph County, plans moved forward to build the county’s only specialized hospice inpatient facility, the Randolph Hospice House.

Opened in early 2011, this specialized healthcare venue has already served numerous patients and families throughout the county and triad area. Hospice of Randolph County provides medically-directed care through a highly-skilled team of doctors, nurses, social workers, personal care aides, chaplains, volunteers and bereavement counselors.

For more information about hospice care and how these services can help your family, contact Hospice of Randolph County online at hospiceofrandolph.org or by calling (336) 672-9300.

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Proof it’s never too late to fall head over heels in

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by Jill Jackson, Marketing Director, RSAA

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o matter how old you are, how long you’ve been single or how many times you’ve had your heart broken, there is always a chance that Mr. or Mrs. Oh-So Right is waiting just around the corner—or at your local senior center. Three Randolph County couples are proving Cupid can strike at any age, and they’re crediting their local senior center for helping them find love again.

Reaching 50 certainly doesn’t mean you lose the twinkle in your eye. Randolph Senior Adults Association’s senior centers in Randleman, Archdale, Asheboro, Liberty and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Adult Resource & Education Center are places for people to gather, engage in activities, and get to know other people. Sometimes these friendships lead to romantic relationships and even marriage, as is the case for three local couples.

Just married! Roger and Cordelia Byers are all smiles on their wedding day August 3, 2014.

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Roger and Cordelia Byers met at a Friday Night Gospel singing at the Asheboro Senior Center and have been married for nearly five years.

Roger & Cordelia Byers Cordelia Byers, of Asheboro, had been widowed after 61 years of marriage when she connected with Roger Byers during Friday Night Gospel Singing at the Asheboro Senior Center (when it was still located on Wainman Avenue). Both were members of Balfour Baptist Church in Asheboro, but neither knew each other well. Cordelia recalled that Roger had been in her late husband’s Sunday school class, but had left the church after his wife of 56 years died, which happened three weeks before Cordelia’s husband passed.

Roger’s daughter, Anita, knew her dad was feeling lonely after her mother passed and encouraged him to visit the senior center.

Roger decided to do just that.

One Friday night Roger was at the center with his grandson when Cordelia called out, “Hey, aren’t you Roger Byers?” and flashed her million-dollar smile. The two chatted briefly that evening and went their separate ways.

But that was a spark of what was to come.

A mutual friend, Nancy Hunter, helped play cupid. She asked Roger if he had seen Cordelia at Friday Night Gospel and made sure he knew that she could be found there.

Roger started attended the singing regularly so he could see Cordelia. The two started talking more and more each week and eventually began dating.

“I had no intentions of getting married again or even dating for that matter,” said Cordelia. “But once we started dating, everything just fell into place.”

Roger and Cordelia had lived incredible lives apart, but after connecting they knew they were ready to spend the rest of their lives together. It’s true what they say—when you know, you know, and Roger and Cordelia really knew it. The

duo married on August 3, 2014, and their families could not be happier for them.

“My children and whole family was so supportive and welcomed Cordelia into the family,” said Roger.

The pair keep the spark in their relationship by continuing to be active at the very place they met—the Asheboro Senior Center. Cordelia frequents a variety of educational classes, participates in craft classes, and enjoys exercise classes while Roger attends congregate lunch. Together, they still attend Friday night Gospel singing.

Cordelia, 87, and Roger, 86, agree that the key to their happy union is that they try to help each other and love each other. Roger, who lights up when he talks about Cordelia, adds “I’m so thankful, no regrets, I know God had a hand in it.”

Elvin Parrish & Beverly Barnhart Not too far away in Randleman it was a similar story for Elvin Parrish, 89, and Beverly Barnhart, 84.

Beverly lost her husband of 56 years in July 2014. She started attending the Randleman Senior Center in March of 2015 as way to connect with others and enjoy social interaction.

“About six months after I started going to the center, Elvin’s neighbor—who had been attending the center— walked in and informed us that he had lost his wife of 65 years,” said Beverly. “He was told to sit at my table and after that day he always sat at my table.”

The next several months were filled with the two interacting at the senior center while engaging in a variety of activities from making crafts to participating in exercise classes to making music. It wasn’t long before the two were enjoying music outside of the senior center—on a date.

“One day Elvin asked me if liked Bluegrass music,” said Beverly. “He had planned to take seven people to the Sunset Theatre. One couldn’t go, so he wanted to know if I would

Elvin and Beverly enjoy participating in a music class together at the Randleman Senior Center.

Sweet love. Elvin Parrish and Beverly Barnhart met at the Randleman Senior Center in 2015.

like to go.” She agreed. The two sat next to each other that night and have been dating ever since.

“It will be three years this month,” she said with a twinkle in her eye. “He’s is the kindest man. He’s very, very, very good to me.”

And Elvin agrees. “There’s no way to make our relationship any more special,” he said. He went on to say that Beverly has changed his way of living. “She is a good, fair and nice person,” said Elvin. “If she tells you something you can depend on it.”

These days, the duo are still regulars at the Randleman Senior Center—where they still sit next to each other. Both joined Midway Wesleyan Church and enjoy spending a lot of time together. They even went on a cruise last year.

Though the pair have no plans to marry, Elvin decided it was time to put a ring on Beverly’s finger.

“I was tired of women coming in here and thinking he was free,” said Beverly, as she proudly displayed her commitment ring.

“And I just love being with her,” he said without skipping a beat.

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Wilma and William pose for a picture at a Saturday Night Dance in February 2016.

William Marley & Wilma Maness Spring was in the air and a new spring was in the step of another couple who met in April 2015. William Marley and Wilma Maness, both of Asheboro, connected at a Saturday Night Dance held at The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Adult Resource & Education Center. Wilma, 70, had been attending dances regularly for a while. William, 64, decided he would give the dance a try and see if he might meet someone special. After attending about three dances, he made a promise to himself.

“I told myself if I didn’t meet somebody special that night that I wasn’t coming back,” he said.

It wasn’t long before William locked eyes with Wilma across the room. After coming out of a painful divorce, he was hesitant to move too fast. He asked his friend what he knew about her. His friend confirmed that he should go over and talk to her—fast. “He told me she was a good woman and I needed to get over there,” said Maness with a smile.

“He had to come to me,” said Wilma. “I wasn’t going over there.”

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It wasn’t long before he worked up the nerve to ask Wilma for a slow dance. After the pair shared a dance, he asked her if he could sit with her at her table. The two started talking and immediately found a long list of common connections. “We really clicked,” she said.

William asked her that night for a date the following day.

The two shared a meal at the local restaurant, Something Different, and enjoyed easy conversation. Later, Wilma asked to exchange phone numbers.

Fast forward four years and the duo is still going strong and are in a committed relationship. They come to the dance every Saturday to enjoy each other’s company and have fun.

“I listen to her through her eyes,” said William. “She’s also kind and independent, which are two of my favorite things about her.”

“He loves my eyes and I love his beard,” add Wilma.

As for the phone numbers they exchanged, you can find Wilma’s number listed in his phone under “Sweetheart.”

Love has no boundaries and age has no bar for finding love. During this month of love, allow yourself to be happy and to feel those butterflies in your stomach again! Stop in the Asheboro Senior Center or the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Adult Resource and Education Center (347 W. Salisbury Street, Asheboro) or your local senior center in Randleman (144 W. Academy Street, Randleman); Liberty (128 S. Fayetteville Street, Liberty) or Archdale (108 Park Drive, Archdale) to enjoy many opportunities to connect with others. Social activities can be energetic and active or they can be quiet and calming. You decide. Whether it’s attending the Saturday Night Dance, learning how to use the computer, painting, playing billiards or bridge, picking up Tai Chi, singing, taking exercise classes, or volunteering, there are so many possibilities.

Just call her “sweetheart.” William and Wilma still regularly attend the Saturday Night Dance.

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MARK HENSLEY

Executive Director, RSAA

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ark Hensley was born and raised in Marion, SC. He moved to North Carolina after high school to attend NC Sate University.

When he graduated, he began a banking career with Wachovia in Durham, where he met his wife, Beth, at a social function. They will be married 32 years in March.

He moved several times over the years, as banks changed names and he changed positions. For years, every Tuesday he would fly to Atlanta and Tampa to work, and then fly home for the weekend. The traveling around and moving the family became too much, and they moved to Asheboro when he took a job with First National Bank, which later became Community One. This move allowed him to stay in one place for many years, building long-lasting relationships within the community. It also allowed his daughter Gracie to grow up in Asheboro and attend Asheboro High School.

Within months of moving to Asheboro, First National Bank put him through Leadership Randolph, where he got an up close and personal look at Randolph County, and all it has to offer, and what it needs most. Half of his classmates that year were born and raised in Randolph County, and many times throughout the sessions, he would hear – “I had no idea we had this in Randolph County.”

Or “I had no idea the need was so great in Randolph County.”

When First Tennessee acquired Capital Bank last year, Mark was offered a position with the bank in Memphis, Tennessee, but he chose to take an early retirement and stay in the Asheboro community he had grown to love.

He retired in early July, 2018 and looked forward to doing all the things he hadn’t had time for. He told Beth “If I go back to work, I want to work in the non-profit arena.” Not even two months later, when the Executive Director of the Randolph Senior Adults Association stepped down, he was approached about

taking on the position.

Why the move from banking to senior adults? “My passion over the last few years has become serving the community, and I would enjoy being more involved with this particular community of adults.” He started in mid-September, in the middle of a hurricane. In fact, since he started at RCAA in September, they have gone through 2 hurricanes, and a snow and ice event.

One of the biggest challenges in his new position was presented on his very first day. The Meals on Wheels program, which is handled by the Randolph Senior Adults Association and delivered by numerous volunteers on a daily basis, had a waiting list of 22 names who could not be served because of their locations in the farthest part of the covered area. Through a grant opportunity, the issue was solved. RCATS drivers now deliver to those 22 people who were not being served. No more waiting list! They are now on a regular route that delivers 10 meals every other week, 5 that can be put in the freezer, and 5 in the refrigerator to be reheated on demand.

Mark is very proud of the team he works with at RSAA, they are very knowledgeable and great problem solvers and have a heart for serving their senior community to the best of their ability.

One of the most frequently heard questions when he started was “When are you bringing back the dances on Saturday night.” A favorite of the senior crowd, the Saturday night dances offer opportunities to get out and meet new people,

socialize with your friends and have a good time.

This was an easy one, and Mark was happy to tell me that the senior dances are back on. In fact, they have had several couples get married who met or courted at these dances!

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love to travel, and they were able to enjoy two cruises last year.

Mark is looking forward to working with the community to grow the Randolph Senior Adults Association’s reach.

As the aging population

increases over the next 20 years, the RSAA will become more and more vital in keeping our senior population healthy and engaged.

The RSAA has five locations in Randolph County, with centers in Randleman, Archdale, Liberty and Asheboro, and Our Place Adult Day Care facility located in Asheboro. Anyone 50 and over can join. Basic membership is $5 and with a premier membership of $100 per year, you get unlimited use of the fitness room, discounted rates for classes, discounted rates for events and functions and discounted rates for facility rentals.

Mark is looking forward to seeing what the future holds for the RSAA and the proposed improvements that are going on around the Asheboro facility.

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RANDOLPH SENIOR ADULTS ASSOCIATION

SENIOR CENTERS Archdale Senior Center 108 Park Avenue Archdale, NC 27263 Jo Reid, Director 336.431.1938

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Liberty Senior Center 128 S Fayetteville Street Liberty, NC 27298 Kaffy Reynolds, Director 336.622.5844

Randleman Senior Center 144 W Academy Street Randleman, NC 27317 Tana Skipper, Director 336.498.4332

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Tiny gowns become big gifts for grieving families

by Jill Jackson, Marketing Director, RSAA

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hen Sara Hudson, Ms. Senior Randolph County 2017, first learned that garments like wedding dresses could be repurposed into bereavement gowns for premature or stillborn infants, she knew instantly it was something she wanted to do.

Hudson is an accomplished seamstress.

She’s spent years making everything from Barbie doll clothes for her daughter to sewing her own pageant dresses to making fidget quilts for Alzheimer’s patients.

But this was a sewing project that was started by chance.

Hudson was at a craft show in Lexington last fall when she met Lee Yarborough, a vendor participating in the show, and the two started talking. After Yarborough learned that Hudson was Ms. Senior Randolph County, she mentioned that she had a stash of formal dresses and wedding gowns.

“That’s when a light bulb went off,” said Hudson.

“I told her that I had read a story about people using wedding dresses to sew burial gowns for infants, and how it really touched my heart.”

Yarborough immediately offered her gowns to get the project started.

Excited to see the project was getting off the ground, Hudson contacted Sylvia Beamer, Director of Volunteer Services with Randolph Health, to discuss the need for the gowns in Randolph County. After talking with Beamer and other staff members in the prenatal unit, it became clear that tiny funeral clothing appropriate for a baby’s burial is very difficult to find in stores.

Soon after meeting with Randolph Health, she traveled back to Lexington and spent an afternoon looking through more than a dozen wedding gowns. She decided on two dresses that she felt would work best for bereavement gowns. As soon as she returned home she began to work on a prototype. It took a couple of attempts to get the sizing correct because the tiny gowns she made could easily be mistaken for doll clothes.

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Hudson holds up two of the bereavement gowns she made and donated to the maternity unit at Randolph Health.

(Contributed photo)

“Once I had the pattern figured out, the basic material pieces cut, and the design made then the actual sewing maybe would take an hour or so for each piece,” she said. “I know it’s going to mean a lot to the families at such a difficult time,” said Hudson. “It’s my hope that it will bring a little joy to them knowing that someone cares.”

Hudson has been busy using her talent to help grieving families.

From the two donated wedding dresses, she was able to make a blanket, several tiny bonnets and 21 bereavement gowns.

She recently dropped off the items at Randolph Health.

“The gowns are absolutely beautiful and will bring so much comfort to families when they are probably going through the most difficult time of their life,” said Beamer. “The work that Sara is doing is not an easy job, knowing that you’re making a burial gown for a newborn, but her compassion and her caring for this project is absolutely amazing.”

Hudson has an open invitation from Yarborough to receive more wedding dresses to continue

the project. She plans to continue making the bereavement gowns as needed.

“Losing a child is a devastating experience for any family, especially when it happens soon after delivery or before,” said Hudson. “Every wedding dress tells a story, and so does every bereavement gown.”

In addition to the bereavement gowns, Hudson also made 20 blankets for the Randolph Books for Babies program, which is an initiative of the Friends of the Randolph County Public Library, the Randolph Partnership for Children and Randolph Health. It is aimed at acquainting parents of newborns with the important role they play in their baby’s brain development. It also introduces parents to the resources available at their local library.

Hudson encourages others to get involved with volunteering their talents. Volunteers are always needed.

Contact Randolph Senior Adults Association at 336-625-3389 to learn more about programs, services and other fun and engaging activities for residents ages 50 and better.

Hudson’s daughter, Nicole, models one of the dresses she used to make the bereavement gowns.

(Contributed photo)

About the Randolph Senior Adults Association: The Randolph Senior Adults Association (RSAA), a nonprofit organization, is the community’s lead organization for adults age 50 and over.

RSAA is a United Way agency. For more information, visit: www.senioradults.org.

Hudson and Beamer stand with the collection of bereavement gowns she handmade from two wedding dresses. (Contributed photo)

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Senior News You Can Use

AARP Tax-Aide Available Now Through April 15

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eginning Monday, February 2—and continuing on Mondays and Saturdays through Monday, April 15—AARP is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program at The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Adult Resource & Education Center (347 W. Salisbury Street, Asheboro). The service is available for those 18 years or older who are filing simple income tax returns. Call 336-625-3389 to make an appointment.

Tax-Aide volunteers, led by Phil Brown, are trained and IRS-certified each year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes to the U.S. Tax Code. In 2017, the program’s

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Attention, movie fans!

id you know you can enjoy a classic movie every month with your friends at the beautiful, vintage Sunset Theatre for free if you are over 50? That’s right! Join us on the first Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

(Doors open at noon) to watch a classic movie on the big screen AND you receive free popcorn and a small soda to complete the experience.

Sponsors of this popular event are: Home Instead Senior Care, Ridge Funeral Home, Warren Coble and Associates and Randolph Senior Adults Association (RSAA). Not a senior?

Admission is only $3 and includes popcorn and a soda.

Seniors can also register for door prizes. To add to the excitement and fun, several gift cards are given away at each movie. You may hear your name called and be awarded one of the gift cards to local stores, shops and restaurants.

The 2019 movie schedule: March 7 - RV, 2006, starring Robin Williams and Cheryl Hines A comedy-adventure about a dysfunctional

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volunteers at The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Adult Resource & Education Center helped 1,574 people file their federal and state tax returns.

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family that rents an RV for a road trip and have to contend with a community of bizarre campers.

April 4 - Top Hat, 1935, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers A classic black and white movie with lots of romance, dancing and unbelievable choreography.

May 2 - Operation Pacific, 1951, starring John Wayne and Patricia Neal Just in time for Memorial Day, this classic WWII story, set in a fighter submarine, is told with heart and grit. Ward Bond co-stars.

June 6 - High Noon, 1952, starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly A classic western story of a town Marshal who must face a gang of killers alone at high noon.

Grace Kelly adds to the drama as the Marshal’s new bride. Great acting by two of Hollywood’s most glamorous stars.

July 11 - Soul Surfer, 2011, starring AnnaSophia Robb and Dennis Quaid A heart-warming story of how a teenage surfer overcomes her fears of returning to the water after losing her arm in a shark attack.

August 1 - Grease, 1978, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Grease is the word! Fun, musical romance with lots of heart! And catchy tunes!

September 5 - October Sky, 1999, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Cooper Set in the 1950’s, based on a true story of a coal miner’s son and how his life was changed by finding inspiration in the first sputnik launch. Great family story.

October 3 - The Killers, 1946 starring Ava Gardner and Burt Lancaster Watch one of North Carolina’s most beautiful stars, early in her career, in an exciting crime thriller.

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November 7 - Yours, Mine and Ours, 1968, starring Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda A love story about combining two really big families into one and the funny things that happen along the way. Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda are at their best in this touching comedy that will get you in the mood for family gatherings at the holidays.

December 5 - Elf, 2003, starring Will Farrell and Bob Newhart This “new” Christmas classic comedy is a mustsee about a man discovering he is a human after being raised as an elf at the North Pole.

For more information, contact Ginger Flynt at education@senioradults.org or call 336-625-3389 ext. 211.

Travel with Randolph Senior Adults

andolph Senior Adults Association, (RSAA), is offering a full line-up of trips in 2019. RSAA’s travel program is open to anyone over 18 who is interested in going on great adventures and enjoy turn-key trips. Valid passports are necessary for trips outside of the U.S., and must be current 60 days past return date of the trip.

Two great trips planned for 2019, booked through Premier World Discovery, include: Colorado Rockies, Rails and Western National Parks, for nine days beginning August 11 and Music Cities Christmas, a six day trip starting December 6. Premier World Discovery is a reputable travel company specializing in taking care of all of the details insuring your trip will be outstanding Highlights of the Colorado Rockies trip are: three train experiences, visit five National Parks, a cowboy dinner and stage show and visit to Moab, Utah. Included in rate: roundtrip airfare from Charlotte, tour director, eleven meals, motor coach transportation, admission per itinerary and more. Prices begin at $3,145 per person, double room.

The Music Cities Christmas trip features Branson, Memphis and Nashville attractions. Visit Graceland, Beale Street, the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman, Clinton Presidential Library and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Rate includes roundtrip airfare from Charlotte, tour director, nine meals, motor coach transportation, admission per

itinerary and more. Prices begin at $2,599 per person, double room.

Collette, another reputable company specializing in customer service and attention to all of the details of travel has two trips scheduled with RSAA for 2019 and 2020.

Discover Greece and Its Islands, a fifteen day trip scheduled for October 6–20, features: Classical Greece, Mykonos and Santorini, roundtrip airfare from Raleigh Durham, twentytwo meals, tours, local food and taverns, winery tour and more. Prices begin at $4,899 per person, double room.

Planned for February 24–March 1, 2020, is Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights. A fantastic seven day trip to a to a far, far away land! Highlights include: roundtrip airfare from Raleigh Durham, ten meals, viewing dazzling northern lights via cruise, guided tours of icebergs, volcanoes and natural, warm lagoons, local cuisine and more.

Prices begin at $3,999 per person, double room.

Want to catch the travel bug? You don’t have to be a member of RSAA or a senior over 50 to participate. Just call or stop by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Adult Resource & Education Center (347 W. Salisbury St.) to pick up a brochure.

More trips are in the planning stages! Call Ginger Flynt at 336-625-3389 ext. 211 or education@ senioradults.org for more details.

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2019 Randolph County Senior Games and SilverArts

by Ginger Flynt, Education and Communications Coordinator, RSAA

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omething for the Artist and Athlete in Everyone” is the tagline for this year’s Senior Games and SilverArts.

Organized by Asheboro Cultural and Recreation Services, competition is open to those 50 years of age or older, currently living in Randolph County. Registration for the Senior Games and SilverArts must be completed by February 22, 2019.

This year’s Follies & SilverArts Showcase is scheduled for March 5 at the Sunset Theatre (234 Sunset Ave.). This entertaining portion of the competition also serves as the official opening ceremony for the Senior Games.

The SilverArts portion is divided into several categories celebrating the arts: heritage, visual, literary, and performing. Competition within these categories will showcase talents such as quilting, painting, singing, dancing, poetry, photography and more. Winners will be announced at the Follies and SilverArts Showcase.

The Senior Games portion highlights competition in several physical activities such as: billiards, bowling, running, miniature golf, cornhole and more. The competitions will be held at different times and locations throughout the county March 5 – May 4 ending in the Awards Banquet. Winners in the county Senior Games may be able to qualify for the State Finals held later in the year.

To participate in the Senior Games and/or the SilverArts, there is a $10 online entry fee or a $15 entry fee for paper applications.

Fee includes a commemorative t-shirt, admission to the opening ceremony and performing arts Follies and SilverArts Showcase.

Registration opens February 4. Assistance with registration will be provided at the following locations: Archdale Senior

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Center (108 Park Dr.) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., February 13 and 14; Liberty Senior Center (128 S. Fayetteville St.) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., February 5 and 7; Randleman Senior Center (144 W. Academy St.) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., February 18 and 19. Registration is also available at the offices of Asheboro Cultural and Recreation Services, 241 Sunset Ave., Asheboro.

For additional information or assistance with registration, please contact Kelli King at 336626-1240 ext. 5, or email at kking@ci.asheboro. nc.us.

You are invited to the New Leash on Life Graduation

by Ginger Flynt, Education and Communications Coordinator, RSAA

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uaranteed to make you smile, this program demonstrates how time, about 8 weeks, and training can change these lucky dogs saved from the Randolph Animal Shelter. All four canine friends will demonstrate their agility training and what it takes to become a “good citizen�. It truly is a New

Benji

Leash on Life for all of the participants. Open to the public FREE of charge!

The next class graduates Wednesday, March 6, 2:00 p.m. at The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Adult Resource & Education Center, 347 W. Salisbury St. Asheboro.

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Enjoy your weekend with us!

by Ginger Flynt, Education and Communications Coordinator, RSAA

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andolph Senior Adults Association, (RSAA), offers entertainment and provides a great place to enjoy a safe evening with your friends and meet new ones. Friday nights are dedicated to gospel singing and Saturday nights are for dancing!

Friday Night Gospel Start your weekend on an inspirational note.

Friday nights local groups perform traditional and contemporary Southern gospel in the event hall of the Adult REC. A variety of groups perform including local church choirs, individuals and duets to semi-professional Pioneers and Swordsmen.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for an hour of fellowship before music starts at 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Friday night gospel is free and open to the public.

Saturday Night Dance Put on your dancing shoes and join in the fun at the Saturday night dance. A variety of DJs play favorite dance tunes including classic rock, pop, beach music, country and western, and most

anything that has a good beat that you can dance to! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and dancing begins at 7:00 p.m. and lasts until 10:00 p.m. Concessions are available, please no outside food. Admission is only $5 each at the door.

Friday night gospel and Saturday night dances happen every week unless there is a special event planned for the event hall. A list of gospel performers with play dates is available online at www.senioradults.org. A schedule of dance DJs is also available online. A full calendar of events and classes is available online or in the lobby of the Adult REC at 347 W. Salisbury St. in Asheboro.

For more information, contact Ginger Flynt at education@senioradults.org or call 336-625-3389 ext. 211.

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Recipes

by Jessica Cain, RSAA Nutrition Director Chicken Alfredo Boats - low carb comfort food (2 servings) Ingredients:

the squash flesh side down on a baking sheet.

Bake for 55-60 minutes until a knife can pierce through the squash.

While the spaghetti squash cooks add butter to a pan on med-high heat. Add spices and flour using a whisk for one minute. Continuing to use the whisk add chicken broth, ½ cup milk, cream cheese, ½ mozzarella cheese. After combined stir until smooth. Add chicken. Salt and pepper to taste.

When the squash is finished remove the squash from its shell using racking motions with a fork.

Add the squash (that will look like very thin noodles) to the alfredo sauce to create a filling.

Add the filling back to the shell. Add remaining mozzarella cheese. Put in oven for 15-20 minutes. For the last 1-2 minutes of cooking turn the oven on low broil and watch to unsure the cheese does not burn. Garnish with parsley and or basil.

2 tbs unsalted butter 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves) 1 tsp sage 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp Italian seasoning 2 tbs flour 1 cup chicken broth ½-3/4 cup whole milk 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed 1 cup mozzarella cheese, finely shredded ½ cup cooked chicken, cubed 3 cups spaghetti squash Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

With a large knife cut the spaghetti squash in half length-wise. Scoop out the seeds (discard or save for roasting later). Drizzle the spaghetti squash with olive oil add salt and pepper. Place

Chicken Alfredo Boats

Crockpot Beef Stew - 4 to 6 servings Ingredients:

Crockpot Beef Stew

1 ½ lbs. stew meat 6 carrots, julienned ½ onion, coarsely chopped 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped 2 bay leaves 1 can diced tomatoes, with liquid 1 can chickpeas, drained ½ cup water 3 tbs. cooking oil 1 ½ cups beef broth 1 tbs. Dijon mustard ½ tsp. pure maple syrup ½ tsp. curry powder ½ tsp. garlic powder 1 sprig of thyme salt and pepper

Directions: Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Roll stew beef into a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper.

Once the skillet is hot place stew beef into skillet to brown the sides.

Add fresh cut vegetables to the crockpot.

Add diced tomatoes and chickpeas.

Add browned stew meat to crockpot.

Using the hot skillet add beef broth, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, hot sauce (optional) and spices. Once combined pour over the stew meat in crockpot. Add bay leaves and sprig of thyme.

Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.

Remove bay leaves and sprig of thyme before serving

Winter Salad - 2 to 4 servings Ingredients:

4 cups kale, chopped ½ grapefruit 1 1/2 oranges, for cutting and juicing 1 granny smith apple, chopped ½ lemon, juice ¼ red onion, sliced thin 2 tbs. olive oil ½ cup feta cheese Small handful of dried cranberries, chopped Dressing 2 tbs. apple cider vinegar 1 ½ tbs. Dijon mustard 1 ½ to 2 tbs. pure maple syrup ½ cup olive oil fresh orange juice from ½ orange

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Directions: For the salad: Using your hands tear the kale into small pieces and remove the stalk. Massage kale with olive oil and juice from ½ of an orange. Once massaged add to bowl or platter.

Chop granny smith apple and toss in the juice of ½ lemon. Remove apples from lemon juice add to salad. Slice and add thinly sliced onion. Peel slice, and add large circles and chunks the grapefruit and ½ orange. Add dried cranberries, walnuts and feta cheese.

To make the dressing: Combine apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, and juice of ½ orange to a mason jar. Shake to combine ingredients. Taste test to make sure the dressing is not too tangy. Add ½ tbs. maple syrup and/or a little more olive oil if needed to

Winter Salad neutralize flavors. Extra dressing can be stored in the mason jar in refrigerator for future use.

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Ms. Senior Randolph County Pageant seeks contestants

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he search is on for contestants for the Ms. Senior Randolph County pageant.

Hosted by the Randolph Senior Adults Association, women 60 years of age or older, currently living in Randolph County, are invited to learn more and compete for the title of Ms. Senior Randolph County.

This year’s pageant will be held on Saturday, June 15 at the beautiful Sunset Theatre in Asheboro. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. The pageant begins at 3:00 p.m.

“The pageant is an exciting event that brings together people in our community who genuinely want to shine and make a difference, which in turn raises thousands of dollars for programs and services for our county’s older residents,” said Mark Hensley, executive director. “We are pleased to host the pageant every year.”

The Ms. Senior Randolph County Pageant began in 2007 as an annual event to honor women 60 years of age and older living in Randolph County who are celebrating the elegance of aging gracefully.

The reigning Ms. Senior Randolph County is Kaye Atwood of Asheboro.

Past Queens include: Peggy Holt, 2007; Linda Sexton, 2008; Loretta Linebarrier, 2009; Doris Allred 2010; Sandra Reese, 2011; Judie McClelland, 2012; Susan Foster, 2013; Pat Moore, 2014 and BJ Moser, 2015; Joyia Clayton, 2016 and Sara Hudson, 2017.

Participating in the Ms. Senior Randolph pageant gives women the opportunity to challenge themselves, build self-confidence, meet new people, create lasting friendships, and promote active aging. The pageant also serves as a way to motivate and celebrate life, inner beauty, and the charm and wisdom of timeless aging.

“It’s not a typical beauty pageant,” said Zoe Faircloth, director for Ms. Senior Randolph pageant. “The ideal queen leads an active and productive lifestyle while exemplifying dignity, maturity, and inner beauty and serves as a role model to enrich the lives of seniors and others in

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Kaye Atwood, of Asheboro, smiles after being crowned Ms. Senior Randolph County 2018

the community.”

To be eligible for the pageant, contestants must be 60 years of age or older on June 9, 2018, be a resident of Randolph County, and participate in all segments of the pageant. The winner will be determined by a panel of judges based on the results of the interview, talent presentation, and casual wear and evening gown competition.

On the day of the pageant, the judges meet individually to interview each contestant to gain insight to her personality, poise and ability to communicate. The interview is one of the most important aspects of the pageant because it reflects how well the contestant can relate to the public about senior topics and interests.

Each contestant also presents a casual look which highlights her individual style in a relaxed way and emphasizes personal tastes.

She showcases her grace and poise during the evening gown competition and delivers her talent within a three-minute time limit. Through music, dance, drama, poetry, art, sewing, or other special skill, unique talent presentations demonstrate the diverse gifts of today’s senior women.

“One of the first things women say is, ‘I have no talent,’” said Faircloth.

Faircloth, along with a bevy of former queens, all say that’s not true; everyone has a talent they just may not realize it.

Past contestants have danced, played the piano, recited monologues and poetry, performed comedic skits and a variety of other things.

“We want to stray from traditional idea of talent and really get people to share their passion,” says Faircloth.

We all have a beautiful senior woman in our lives. Here’s her chance to shine!

Pageant Information Social Interested women have an opportunity to attend a pageant Information social to learn more about the competition and to hear how participating in the pageant has made a difference in previous contestants’ lives. Faircloth and many of the former queens will share what’s involved in with the pageant, how to prepare for the pageant, guidance on showcasing—or realizing—one’s talent (everybody has one!), and telling one’s story.

The social is being held on Tuesday, March 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Adult Resource & Education Center (347 W. Salisbury Street, Asheboro). Light refreshments will be served.

Sponsorships are available at various levels, starting at $300. Supporting the Ms. Senior Randolph County Pageant serves as a way to honor Randolph’s senior women, to encourage them to stay active, to recognize their contribution to our local communities and to promote continued health and wellness for all seniors.

To learn more, contact Jill Jackson, Marketing Director, at 336-625-3389 ext. 225 or e-mail marketing@senioradults.org.

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Let’s stay healthy together.

For us at Randolph Health, Randolph County is home.

This is where we live, where we work, where we raise our families. We are a team of dedicated local employees who take seriously our roles in making Randolph Health a vital and dependable community asset. As things in our industry shift and change, we will continue to broaden our services and partnerships, so we can best serve the people of Randolph County. Because this is where we live.

This is where we’re needed. Together, let’s keep our community healthy, connected, and strong.

364 White Oak St. | Asheboro, NC 27203 | 336.625.5151 www.randolphhealth.org