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More than just dizzy

Leon Bradway talks about dealing with vertigo Pg. 4

June 2011 • Vol. 4, Issue 2 • A monthly publication of the Bryan-College Station Eagle

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Getting through bouts of vertigo Several days da ago, ag I was dia diagnosed with vertigo. rtig I’ve rtigo. been miserab miser le for weeks! My doctor says sa that a physical ther therapist ma be able to help may me. What causes vertigo rtig and rtigo what is the expected recovery er ery time?

That is a great question and more people suffer suf from vertigo than you might think.

Vertigo is a type of dizziness that makes the suf er feel suffer that their surroundings are spinning LeOn BraDwaY Dw DwaY herapy phySical therap or moving.

So even when sitting still, the person may feel like they are moving, or that the room is moving around them. The person may also experience nausea, vomiting, sweating, and abnormal eye movements.

Rarely, vertigo can be a symptom of a more serious neurological problem such as a stroke, brain hemorrhage or multiple sclerosis. If the vertigo is accompanied by double vision, difficulty dif speaking, a change in alertness, arm or leg weakness, or an inability to walk; the person should go to the Emergency Room immediately.

Vertigo is usually the result of a dysfunction in the

nerves and the structures of the balance mechanism in the inner ear, ear called the vestibular system. This system senses movement and changes in a person’s head position. Thus, when there are problems with this system, sitting up, lying down, or moving your head may make the vertigo worse.

Now let’s discuss what causes this dysfunction and how each is typically treated.

The five causes of vertigo, include: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular migraine, Meniere’s disease, vestibular neuritis, and cervicogenic vertigo. BPPV causes brief periods of vertigo (typically lasting less than one minute) which occur with change in position such as rolling, lying down, and getting out of bed.

It is the most common cause of vertigo. BPPV is typically treated with canalith repositioning, a simple procedure in which the health care provider (e.g. physical therapist) maneuvers the position of your head depending on which ear canal is invo in lved. This procedure is usually very effecti effective fective after one or two treatments.

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The stress of hospital stays can impair the memory in anyone Ever go to your physician, hear him rattle off of a lot of infor inf mation and instructions, and forget some of what was said by the time you get home?

This problem is so common, a lot of patients take notes or bring somebody else along to help in the remembering.

Well, this kind of problem is magnified during hospital stays. Especially for seniors, hospitalization may cause temporary confusion and memory loss. This causes misremembering of discharge instructions.

A fact well-known in medical circles is that almost 20 percent of hospital patients are rehospitalized within 30 days of discharge, due in large part to high rates of failure to comply with discharge instructions.

The cost to Medicare of such preventable rehospitalization has been

estimated at $17.4 billion in a 2004 study.

One study showed that only 57 percent of patients understood their discharge instructions. Another study followed up with patients a few days after returning home and found that 86 percent Dr. BiLL KLeMM who were the memory meDic prescribed new medication could not remember the name or dosage of the drug and only 11 percent remembered anything about possible ad rse effects adve ef .

I just had hip replacement surgery and realized after I got home that I had forgotten a few details about such things as using the device to put on socks and some of the physical therapy exercises.

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It doesn’t take a “Memory Medic” to figure out what caused my problem.

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The surgery itself, and the anesthetic, are adrenal stressors that release cortisol, which in turn can temporarily impair memory.

The anesthetic and pain killers also make one dopey.

There is the problem that I didn’t eat well. I lost 10 pounds in four days. It was not that the food was so bad, I just didn’t have ha any appetite.

Finally, there was lack of sleep. Each night, seemingly about every hour, hour some nurse would come in to take a temperature, or blood pressure, or blood sample, gi an injection or pill, give or change a urine bag, or something. Why can’t they

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Modern science has confirmed the potential health benefits of tea, according to the Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource.

People have turned to tea to soothe body and soul for more than 5,000 years. In China, tea has served medicinal purposes since ancient times.

Tea leaves contain a mix of substances including antioxidant

compounds called polyphenols, and may offer off some protection from: • Cancer: Green tea may help prevent gastric, pancreatic, bladder and ovarian cancers.

Research indicates that the reason may be catechins, polyphenols that appear to have cancer-fighting and other healthpromoting properties.

• Cardiovascular disease: Green tea may lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. And black tea and green tea are linked to a reduced risk of heart attack and stroke.

• Cavities: Green tea destroys bacteria that can contribute to cavities. It also helps prevent plaque formation.

• Parkinson’s disease: Caffeine in tea might help prevent Parkinson’s or slow its development, possibly by increasing mental alertness or by increasing the availability of the brain chemical, dopamine.

Non-tea drinkers may want to sip a cup for the possible health benefits. Tea can be prepared from bags or loose leaves. If opting for bottled or canned teas, beware of added sugar and high calories.

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Just what do those financial adviser credentials mean?

According to the Wall Street Journal article by Jason Zweig and Mary Pilon, “Is Your Adviser Ad Pumping Up His Credentials?”, there are 210 differ dif ent professional designations for financial ad advisers . How on earth are you supposed to know which ones are credible and which ones are lame?

The WSJ further quotes Denise Voigt Crawfor wf d, wfor securities commissioner for the state TracY STewar ewarT ewar arT of Texas and iter past president Financial literacy of the North American Securities Administrators Association.

“State securities regulators ha been very worried about have this. We are taking a growing number of administrative ti tive actions against people using designations as part and parcel of fraudulent securities activities acti , especially with older people.”

Since Ms. Crawfor wf d is not wfor available to accompany you to interview financial advisors ad , how are you supposed to protect yourself from the ones who are holding out bogus credentials? In this article, I’ll talk about financial adviser ad credentials.

In next month’s column, I’ll talk about choosing a financial adviser ad .

Keep in mind that credentials help advisers ad make more money. Zweig and Pilon note that according to a

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“2007 study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Finra), 46% of older inve in stors are more likely to accept financial guidance from someone with a professional designation – and 17% of inve in stors would be more receptive pti to advice ptive ad from a ‘certified adviser ad for senior inve in sting,’ even though such a credential doesn’t exist.”

I don’t have ha room to list all 210 credentials, so I am going to give gi you the most that I can in the space that I have ha .

I strongly recommend that if you are looking to work with a financial adviser adviser, viser, do your research and educate yourself on his or her credentials.

CF (Chartered CFA Financial Analyst) Only 42 percent of candidates pass the three required exams after 900 hours of studying in accounting economics, ethics, finance and math.

This process can take several years.

PFS (Personal Financial Specialist) Every PFS holder must be a CPA CP (Certified Public Accountant). Usually you will see “CPA/PFS” “CP .

These CPAs CP have ha met education and experience requirements and have ha passed a comprehensive ehensi exam ehensive on financial planning. Many PFS advisers ad focus more on tax-efficient tax-ef financial planning than just tax work.

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CFP (Certified Financial Planner) These advisers ad must also meet education and experience requirements and pass an exam. They must get 30 hours of continuing education every two years.

RIA (Registered In stment Inve Ad Adviser) This is NOT a credential. It simply means that the person has registered with the either the SEC or the state securities board and has paid a registration fee.

CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) This is generally thought of as the highest professional designation for a life insurance agent. They must ha extensive have extensi experience and courses from The American College.

ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant)

These are typically insurance agents with several years of experience. They have ha passed courses in financial planning from The American College and want to expand their business into other kinds of financial planning. They may also have ha a CLU credential because the academic requirements are the same.

CDF CDFA (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst) These folks have ha to pass an exam and take 20 hours of continuing education every two years.

I have ha this designation. It focuses on the sub-specialty of divo di rce financial planning.

On its own, it is not a heavy hea weight credential. Look for a certificate holder who is also a CPA, CP CFP or both.

CSA (Certified Senior Ad Advisors) To get this, you need to pass a 150 multiple choice question exam and

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That’s only eight of the 210 credentials available to financial advisors ad .

Unf tunately, we don’t have Unfor ha enough room to touch on the other 202 designations. If you are interested in more of this kind of article, drop me an email via my blog site.

Beware of inve in stment ad advisers who hold themselves out as experts for retirees and seniors. Check their credentials. Do your research.

Tracy Trac acy B. Stewart, CPA, CP PFS CFF, PFS, CF CDFA, CDF CFP® CF specializes in advising ng couples up and individua duals regarding rega in divorce financial advice. You can contac nt t her ntac through ug her blog at ugh www.Texas www.T .TexasDi exasDivorceFin eF ance. eFin com

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Thousands ‘Go Western’ at 2011 Seniors EXPO

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the fun.

The Seniors EXPO also provided great educational seminars. This year’s presenters and topics were Ron Darby with Texas Senior Medicare Patrol, Charla Char Anthony with Master Gardeners spoke on Container Gardening, Molly Abshire (an Elder Law Attorney) spoke on Estate Planning Reform, Kiri Cook and Amie Brauer spoke on Alzheimer’s disease

and the new Open Arms Respite Group program, Steve Marchant with New York Life spoke on Elder Law, and Dr. Denise Turner gave ga tips on how to talk with your doctor. Most of the exhibitors provided door prizes for drawings held after each seminar. A grand prize was awarded to Branson, Missouri by 107.3 Aggieland Good Time Oldies.

Many organizations come together

Counterclockwise from top left: Visitors to the 2011 Seniors EXPO were greeted by Dr. Gene Howard portraying film and western icon, John Wayne. Once inside visitors could browse the 85 booths from local exhibitors. Some booths were decorated in the western theme, such as this one modeled after the popular television show “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.”T man. here were many man.”T performances as part of the day’s y’ y’s entertainment, like the Silver Sneakers and their fitness routine.

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Approximately 2,000 seniors had a great time at the 10th Annual Seniors EXPO “Goes Western” on May 25 at the Brazos Center. Seniors EXPO is a free event underwritten by H.E.B. with signature sponsorship provided

by The Eagl Ea e and media sponsor KBTXMedia.

The American Legion Post #159, with Commander John Hince leading the charge, drove golf carts provided

by Bryan Parks and Recreation to gi give folks a ride to the front door where they were greeted by “The Duke - John Wayne” as portrayed by Dr. Gene Howard. From there guests visited more than 80 exhibitor booths with goods and services of interest to seniors on display and distributed.

Many of the exhibitors took the western theme for this year’s Seniors EXPO and decorated their booth with a little taste of the Wild West... from covered wagons to horse stables.

Great entertainment was provided by county singer Gary Buckaloo, while Mandy Rothenberg, complete in saloon dance hall costume, had everyone’s boots stompin’. Silver Sneakers gave ga a peppy program, Ivory Touch (a husband and wife duo) were great, and Circle Squares whooped up a square dance and added to all

to plan and host this event. The 2011 Seniors EXPO Steering Committee members are Grant Becka – Family Home Health, Allison Brewton Bluebonnet House, Al Campbell – Texas Silver Haired Legislature, Amber Charlton Char – Southern Care, Aron Collins – Comfor Comf t Keepers, Anthony Fava Fa – Thrive ri Home Health rive Care, Krystal Harris and Tori HallHarring – Daniel Jarvis Home Health, Brooke Harrington – Guardian Healthwise, Carolyn Kraus – BVCOG RSVP-Senior Corps, Cody John – Healthquest Homehealth, Amie Matejka – Girling Gir Healthcare, Joanne R. Patranella – The Eagle, Sherry Piper – Lampstand Health & Rehab of Bryan, Barbara Pratt – Wells Fargo Senior Products/Reverse Mortgages, Beverly Rippey – Scott & White Health Plan, Marci Rodgers – College Station Parks & Rec/Senior Services, Susie Stephenson – Physicians Home Medical Equipment, Janie Velasquez – MHMR Brazos Valley, lley Mandy lley, Williams – Senior Circle College Station Medical Center, Center Michelle Yeatts – Texas Home Health Hospice, Raschel York – St. Joseph Regional Health Center. Also making this day such a success were volunteers from RSVP-Senior Corps, Amigos del Valle de Brazos, Boy Scouts and American Legion Post #159.

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from page pa 4 common cause of vertigo is vestibular migraine which is the association of vertigo with migraine headaches.

Treatment includes taking certain medications and/ or avoidance of certain triggers.

The third cause of vertigo is Meniere’s disease which in lves the invo excessive cessi buildup cessive of fluid in the inner ear. It is typically treated with medications and restriction of salt, water, ter ter, caf caffeine , and nicotine.

The fourth cause of vertigo is Vestibular neuritis which is believed to be caused by a viral infection or inflammation of the inner ear. Balance retraining exercises are used to treat acute vestibular neuritis.

A physical therapist can instruct you in proper use of these exercises which you can then do at home.

The final cause of vertigo is Cervicogenic vertigo which is not a dysfunction of the vestibular system, but a dysfunction of neck structures. This is why the suf er should see a health suffer care provider specifically trained in balance and dizziness disorders to ensure that the source of your problem is correctly identified. A physical therapist typically treats the

vertigo with specific types of stretches, exercises, and manual therapy.

Recovery time for vertigo varies depending on the cause of the vertigo. It is important to see a health practitioner who is familiar with vertigo assessment and intervention programs, such as a physical therapist.

If you suffer suf from vertigo, here are some additional tips. If you feel lightheaded when you stand up, take your time making changes in posture and drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration, which can cause or worsen lightheadedness.

In addition, if you have ha had episodes of dizziness while dri driving, arrange for alternate transportation while you’re waiting to see your health care provider. Ask friends, family or colleagues to help you get to and from work and other activities acti , or look into public transportation. If your dizziness causes you to feel like you might fall, take steps to reduce your risk. Keep your home well lit and free of hazards that might cause you to trip. Taking these steps to reduce your risk for falling and seeking appropriate evaluation and treatment for vertigo will keep you safe.

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Recovery time for vertigo rt varies rtigo depending on the cause of the vertigo rt . rtigo

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synchronize their visits so a patient can get some sleep? I was so exhausted during the day that I would fall asleep during the group physical therapy exercises.

It is a wonder I remembered anything.

Such problems are so common that a group of physicians at the Unive Uni rsity of Northwestern medical school’s hospital decided to study how to compensate for faulty memory of discharge instructions. They found that my problems with hospitalization were typical.

The study included 200 patients, age 70 or older, older who live li d on their own and had no signs of dementia or cognitive gniti limitations. gnitive Mental function tests were conducted on the day of discharge from the hospital and a month later.

At the time of discharge, near one-third of the nearly patients had previously unrecognized signs of impaired thinking on tests of comprehension, reading, writing, calculation, and orientation. A month later, ter 58 percent of these ter,

Hospitalizatio at n is alway atio always ays a problematic problemat oblematic time. Don’t n’ make it worse n’t by mis-remembering mis-r the discharge dischar inst ctions for follow-up home care. instru showed significant cognitive gniti gnitive improvement. Of the group with impaired cognition at the time of discharge, 54 percent could not perfor perf m a simple three-step task of folding a sheet of paper, per per, placing it in the left hand, and handing it to an interviewer. How could anybody expect such people to remember discharge instructions?

Authors of this study urge hospitals to be more aware of impaired cognition.

Recommendations include cognitive gniti screening of gnitive patients befor bef e admission to identify those who have ha limitations. For them special attention is needed to provide clearer written instructions at discharge, and to have ha frequent postdischarge follow ups. The suggestion was made that patients write down the instructions and be checked

by hospital staff staf to make sure they got it right.

Patients can do things to help themselves too. Make sure all instructions are written, if not by hospital staf by the patient or a staff, friend or relative ti . Confirm tive the understanding by checking with somebody else who heard or read it. This should be done at the time of receiving cei ceiving instructions and a few days later after returning home.

Hospitalization is always a problematic time. Don’t make it worse by misremembering the discharge instructions for follow-up home care.

Dr Bill Klemm is a Dr. Profes of sor of Neuroscience ofes at Texas A&M Universi er ty ersi ty. Visit his blog at ThankYo nkYouBrain.com for more memory tips. ti

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“My daughter came up to me one day and asked me if I wanted to move to Bryan/College Station,” n,” Mina said. n, “I told her there wasn’t anything for me in Bryan/College Station and she said, ‘Yes ‘Y there is. We’re going there and you’re coming too. I’m not going to leave you up here by yourself.’ So we came down here and she said she had a place already picked out.”

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As nice as the property opert was, she operty found out her neighbors were even better. The Waldenbrooke community is the friendliest group of people she’s met and welcomed her with open arms into their extended family.

“I have never been to a place befor bef e where you didn’t have to go up to people and introduce yourself to them,” m,” m, Mina said. “But when I moved in here, everyone came to me and started introducing themselves and making me welcome.”

Now Mina is the one introducing herself to the new residents.

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Turn down heat and lea pan covered leave on the heat for 30 seconds. Then remove from heat and let eggs stand in hot water for 12 minutes. Place immediately in an icewater bath and let sit for 5 minutes. Make small cracks all over and peel. Eggs can be made 1 day ahead and placed in the refrigerator.

Cut boiled eggs in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out yolks. Beat together with a hand-mixer the egg yolks, avocado, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic and onion powders, cayenne and salt.

Fill egg whites with yolk mixture and place on a serving plate. Sprinkle with cayenne and black peppers.

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Do you have an event you’d like on the 50plus calendar? Email it to billy.mau@theeagle.com (subject line:50plus calendar) or fax it to 979-774-0053 (attn Billy Mau). Calendar space is first-come-first-served.

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Special Events

College Station and Bryan will host the Texas State Senior Games Championships on June 2-12, 2011. Athletes age 50 and older will compete in variety of sporting and recreational events. To find out more about events and venues please visit www.brazosvalleyseniorgames.org or contact the College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 979-764-6371.

Ongoing

“Sit & Fit Chair Exercise” Looking for a fun way to exercise in the comfort of a chair? The group meets at Southwood Community Center every Tuesday and Thursdays, 12:00 - 12:45pm. The Center is located at 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. Contact Southwood Community Center at 764-6351 for more information or College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 7646371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov

Friday Game Day - Senior Adults are invited to join the fun at Southwood Community Center every Friday afternoon from noon – 3 pm for bridge, dominoes, board games, billiards, Wii games and more! A place to meet your friends for a cup of coffee cof and enjoy your favorite games. Contact Southwood Community Center at 764-6351 for more information or College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 7646371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov Seniors meet to Play 42 - Senior adults meet to play 42 every Thursday at Southwood Community Center located at 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. from 9:30 - 11:30 am. Contact Southwood Community Center at 764-6351 for more information or College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 764-6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov Friday Bridge - Join other senior adults every Friday from 9am -noon at Southwood Community Center

located at 1520 Rock Prairie Road for a fun day of bridge. Contact Southwood Community Center at 764-6351 for more information or College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 7646371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov Line Dancing - Ready for a great workout? Join other senior adults for Line Dancing at Southwood Community Center located at 1520 Rock Prairie Rd on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30-2:30pm. Contact Southwood Community Center at 764-6351 for more information or College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 764-6371 or mrodgrs@cstx.gov

June 7 Beginning and Intermediate Computer Class - College Station Parks and Recreation Department is of offering summer computer classes designedforsenioradults.Beginning and Intermediate Computer Classes will meet on Tuesdays for 4 weeks starting at 9:00 am or 10:45 am at the Southwood Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. Cost is $45.00. To register: please contact the College Station Parks and Recreation Department at 764-3486

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or in person at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park, 1000 Krenek Tap Rd or on-line at parksweb.cstx.gov. For more information contact College Station Parks and Recreation Dept.

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make a reservation at 436-2374 or Southwood Community Center at 764-6351. Sponsored by: Standards Home Health, Physicians Home Medical Equipment and Magnified Health & Rehab of Anderson.

June 8 Craft Day for Seniors - Learn a new craft at Southwood Community Center, located at 1520 Rock Prairie Rd, on Wednesday at 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Contact Southwood Community Center at 764-6351 for more information or College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 764-6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov

June 14 Bingo - 1-3 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, E. 29th Street at Broadmoor, Bryan. Contact St. Joseph Gold Medallion Club at 979774-4653.

June 13 Transition of Life Series - This series is offered of free for individuals or care providers who are making decisions for themselves, family or friends. Join us on Mondays from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at Southwood Community Center located at 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. The topic will include “Elder Law and Financial Planning”. Refreshments served. Contact Tricia Gonten to

June 15 Exploring History Histor Lunch Lecture Series - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. “Early Radio History - The WT Infomaniacs” (Scott DeLucia, WTAW Chace Murphy, Tom Turbiville and host Jay Socol). College Station Conference Center, Room 127, 1300 George Bush Drive. RSVP required by June 13th. Contact Anne Boykin at 979-764-3491 or aboykin@cstx.gov.

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June 16 Breakfast Break - 9 a.m. at IHOP, 758 North Earl Rudder Freeway, Bryan. Contact St. Joseph Gold Medallion Club at 979-7744653.

June 17 Free Concert - A variety of String Quartets made up of students from the Marian Anderson String Quartet Chamber Music Institute will perform on Friday at 1:00 pm at the Southwood Community Center located at 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. Refreshments served.

Contact Southwood Community Center at 764-6351 for more information or College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 764-6371 or mrodgrs@ cstx.gov

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June 20 Transition of Life Series - This series is of offered freeforindividualsorcareproviderswho are making decisions for themselves, family or friends. Join us on Mondays from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at Southwood Community Center located at 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. The topics will include “EMS Services and Fire Safety, Medical Alert Systems, Adult Protective Services and In home non-medical services”. Refreshments served. Contact Tricia Gonten to make a reservation at 4362374 or Southwood Community Center at 764-6351. Sponsored by: Standards Home Health, Physicians Home Medical Equipment and Magnified Health & Rehab of Anderson.

Meet & Eat - 9 a.m. at Chipotle, 1505 University Drive East, College Station.

Contact St. Joseph Gold Medallion Club at 979-774-4653.

Department, Senior Services at 979-7646371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov to make your reservation by Friday, June 16, 2011. Limited seating available.

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June 24 BINGO for Senior Adults - Please join us for Bingo on the last Friday of the month starting at 1:00 pm at Southwood Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. Prizes and refreshments.

Contact Southwood Community Center at 764-6351 for more information or College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 764-6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov June 27 Transition of Life Series - This series is of offered free for individuals or care providers who are making decisions for themselves, family or friends. Join us on Mondays from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at Southwood Community Center located at 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. Monday’s topic will include “Durable Medical Equipment, Home Health Services and Independent & Assisted Living”. Refreshments served. Contact Tricia

Movie and Popcorn “Quigley Down Under” - Enjoy a free movie and popcorn at Southwood Community Center every third Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm located at 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. Contact Southwood Community Center at 764-6351 for more information or College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 764-6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov Shanghai - 1-3 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, E. 29th Street at Broadmoor, Bryan.

Contact St. Joseph Gold Medallion Club at 979-774-4653.

Brookwood Community Tour - Contact Senior Circle at 979-764-5107. Cost: $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

June 22 Fashion Show “Senior Chic 2011 Fashion Fun for Seniors” - Join us on Wednesday, June 22nd at 11:00 am at Southwood Community Center located at 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. for a free fashion show and lunch for senior adults. Lunch will be provided by Home Instead Senior Care and served at 11:00am. Fashion show will follow with fashions by Morgan Fitzgerald’s.

A reservation is necessary. Please contact College Station Parks and Recreation

Gonten to make a reservation at 436-2374 or Southwood Community Center at 764-6351.

Sponsored by: Standards Home Health, Physicians Home Medical Equipment and Magnified Health & Rehab of Anderson.

Senior Advisory Advisor Committee Meeting Visitors are welcome to attend. The Senior Advisory Committee will meet on Monday at 10:00 am at Southwood Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. For more information contact College Station Parks & Recreation Department, Senior Services at 764-6371 or mrodgers@cstx.gov.

June 28 Pony Tail Canasta - 1-3 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, E. 29th Street at Broadmoor, Bryan. Contact St. Joseph Gold Medallion Club at 979-774-4653.

June 30 “British Landscapes” Travel Show featuring England, Scotland and Wales -10 a.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, E. 29th Street at Broadmoor, Bryan.

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