April 2017 Brunswick Senior Buzz

Hello, Spring!

Dorothy Coble: A 20th Century Life Valentine’s Day Dance

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Leland Open House

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Take a Tri p with Us

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NEW SUPPLY CENTER OPENS AT 101 STONE CHIMNEY ROAD page 9

2222 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

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(F) 910-343-8836

Is Elderhaus PACE right for you?

Elderhaus PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) offers an alternative to nursing home care for seniors 55 and older. An optional benefit under Medicare and Medicaid, PACE provides inter-disciplinary care therefore enabling seniors to remain in the community longer.

Our transportation department is available to ensure seniors arrive safely to our center and back home again. Elderhaus’ Home Care department is made up of experienced and carefully vetted Nurse Aides. Elderhaus aides work in the home in accordance with senior abilities and needs; ensuring safety, health and quality of life. When you enroll in PACE we become your For more information call, healthcare provider and the rate for your PACE approved care visit us at Elderhaus.com will not change even if your needs do. Qualifying seniors must: or follow us on Facebook  Reside in the PACE service area (see below)  Be at least 55 years of age  Meet PACE requirements for living safely in the home PACE Services  Meet the state criteria for nursing home level of care available according Elderhaus PACE proudly serves all of New Hanover County and to participant need: Hampstead as well as the following zip codes in Brunswick County 28422, 28451, 28461, 28479  Adult Day Care  Home Care  Transportation  Rehabilitative Therapy  Recreation  Dietary  Counseling  24 hour on-call services  Pharmacy  Durable Medical Equipment  Specialists visits

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Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. 3620 Express Dr. P.O. Box 2470 Shallotte, NC 28459

www.bsrinc.org (910) 754-2300 (910) 754-9269 Fax Office Hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

BSRI Main Office Staff  Jim Fish, President & CEO  Yvette Gosline, Vice President of Programs & Services

 Melody Stephens, Director of Operations

 Debra Marlowe, Organizational Development Coordinator

 Anita Langin, Accounting Technician

 Jennifer Sherman, Director of Case Management  Eddie Jackson, Technology & Reporting Compliance Administrator  Teresa Muchler-Nogi, Data Systems Manager  Chauvet “Mel” Jackson, Operations Technician  Sarah Powell, Volunteer Coordinator  Karen Tierney, Receptionist

BSRI Center/Site Staff  Virginia Long, Ash  Vikki Hine, Boiling Spring Lakes  Mike Blandino, Calabash and Town Creek  Sandra Brooks, Leland

 Adrienne Brown, Leland  Marilou Smith, Leland  Shelley Cooper, Leland  Anne Gass, Shallotte  Kathy Gehlhardt, Shallotte  Derissa Gore, Shallotte  Lee Norris, Shallotte  Emory Saghy, Shallotte  Zach Canady, Shallotte  Beverly Bridgers, Southport  Randy Gillette, Southport  Doug Russell, Southport  René Tarquinio, Southport  Susan Whitley, Southport  Karen Kirkman, Sunset Harbor  Gloria Pieczarka,Supply  Mike McGurn, Thrift Store

Hall of Famer and legendary baseball catcher Yogi Berra is credited with the malapropism, “It’s déjà vu all over again.” That’s what it felt like cutting the ceremonial ribbon at the new Brunswick Center at Supply, just 30 days after a similar ceremony in Leland. The opening of Supply marks the third structure completed in less than five years.

While the pace has been fast, we are grateful for the progress made on this longstanding promise.

Happy 5th! I have to also make mention of that April marks the anniversary of the Brunswick Senior Buzz. Consistent with many parts of the organization, the publication has risen from a monthly bulletin to a full-fledged new magazine. The first edition featured 12 pages and provided mostly menu and activity calendars. Five years later, the newsletter has 32 pages and includes sponsors, community outreach opportunities, information on needed services, senior spotlights, trip information and BSRI organizational updates. We are always looking for new ideas and if you have information that you think would be of benefit to the community, please share that information with a center supervisor.

Jim Fish, BSRI President and CEO

The 29th annual Senior Games and Silver Arts are under way for 2017.

Opening ceremonies begin in April and will conclude in May. Finalists will be eligible to compete on a state level in September. For more information, or to RSVP for the socials, please contact Khryste Haselden at (910) 253-2670. We encourage as many as possible to come and cheer on and support our local athletes and artists.

Brunswick Senior Resources Inc. recently underwent its annual FROM THE CEO, continued on page 4

Letter from the President FROM THE CEO, continued from page 3

Monitor from the Wilmington Area Agency on Aging (AAA).

The AAA is responsible for conducting both periodic and annual reviews on major programs and services offered by BSRI and by providers in Columbus, Pender, and New Hanover counties. Our AAA does far more than just monitor programs and services; they advocate for and support senior needs and causes to improve the quality of life for our local aging populations. Our AAA also provides us with an unwavering amount of support and we are fortunate to have the help of such a dedicated organization.

The Monitor process lasts about a week and accounts for every program and service. This year’s Monitor focused on homedelivered meals, transportation, senior center operations, and family caregiver programs. I am pleased to announce that BSRI passed its annual Monitor with some of the best marks in its history. BSRI is always interested in improving in any way that it can and we look forward to an

Photo by Joe Hamel

Joe Hamel and his wife have lived in Carolina Shores for the past 7 years.

They love the warm climate, the beaches, and birdwatching. Hamel is a member of the Coastal Carolina Camera Club, Carolina Nature Photographers Association, and the Photographic Society of America.

The bluebirds on our cover were visiting the Hamel’s back yard.

even better Monitor next year.

Tax season will conclude this month and BSRI is hosting tax professionals to assist individuals with filing their taxes. This assistance is free to seniors and available at the Brunswick Center at Southport and the Leland Senior Center. Those living in the southern end of the county can get tax filing assistance at the Rourke Library on Main Street in Shallotte. For additional information on walk-in times and appointments, please call (910) 754-2300.

BSRI is seeking community support from area residents, businesses, and nonprofits to assist with needed supplies, furnishings, donations, etc. that will be non-budgeted items for the new Calabash area center. A goal of $100,000 has been set to meet that need. If you would like to make a contribution, please call (910) 754-2300 and ask for Debra Marlowe.

Thanks to all who make a difference each day!

Your Devoted Servant, Jim

BSRI News

Keep Those Letters Coming!

Home Builders Donate Funds Tracey Tew, Executive Officer with Brunswick County Home Builders Association, presents Debra Marlowe, BSRI’s Development Coordinator, with a donation of $750 to assist with providing services and programs at BSRI’s new Brunswick Center at Supply at 101 Stone Chimney Place.

It is largely due to donations such as this that BSRI is able to provide programs and services for Brunswick County's rapidly growing senior population. Thank you, Brunswick County Home Builders Association!

The N.C. Senior Center Alliance asked all N.C. senior centers to send letters to their state senators and representatives, asking them to support an additional $300,000 annually for senior center operations. More than 100 centers participated in the event.

Above are some of the 513 letters to North Carolina Representative Frank Iler and North Carolina Senator Bill Rabon written by participants at Brunswick Center at Southport.

Many thanks to all who took the time to support our Brunswick County Senior Centers!

Jim Fish, All Star The Calabash Lions Club Pride took on the Harlem Ambassadors March 4 at West Brunswick High School. BSRI President and CEO Jim Fish played on the Lions Pride team.

The fundraiser benefitted the Calabash Lions Club’s charities and service projects.

BSRI News / Trips No Pills, Please Reminder: BSRI does not accept donations of medical supplies. If you have unused medical supplies you wish to donate, call New Hope Clinic at (910) 845-5333. The Southport clinic is open Mondays through Fridays.

BSRI does not accept donations of medications. Please contact the sheriff's office at (910) 253-2777 for a medication drop off location.

BSRI is happy to accept donations of unopened packages of pull-ups of all sizes, underpads, and norinse bath wipes/cleansing cloths.

For more information, contact Jennifer Sherman, BSRI Director of Case Management.

In our March issue, we incorrectly named the teacher at Sunnyside School. Her correct name is Frances Stone. The Brunswick Senior Buzz regrets the error.

BSRI Speaks to Seniors at the Health Expo BSRI’s Ellen Connor welcomes visitors to the BSRI booth at the Brunswick Beacon Health Expo 2017.

BSRI staff spoke with seniors about health, nutrition, and BSRI programs and services.

Extra Trip!

Mike Neff of the Myrtle Beach Speedway welcomes BSRI for a VIP experience at the

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Depart at 1pm Begin board at 12:30pm Return by: 8:30pm Trip Departs from The Brunswick Center at Supply (aka 101 Stone Chimney) No charge Please RSVP in person at your local Senior Center Celebrating all of the Senior Citizens on Senior Citizen Day. Seniors 65 years old and up get in the Fair for FREE! Get unlimited rides with the Unlimited Ride Wrist Band, $25.

FREE SHOW! Robinson's Racing Pigs- ! Voted #1 Fair Show FREE ATTRACTION- Petting Zoo. NEW! National Wildlife - Children's Interactive Butterfly Exhibit& Monarch Display ON TRACK: NASCAR Racing Experience. Drive or Ride along in real NASCAR race cars! Fees apply.

Trip Includes: The VIP Experience, 15 Passenger Van transportation, entrance to fair, all standard taxes and fees.

For more information, contact Susan Whitley at 910-7547109 or swhitley@bsrinc.org.

Trips

May 29-June 3, 2017 Hurry, space is limited!!! $799 per person based on double occupancy, full payment due at RSVP Nonrefundable...please consider purchasing travel insurance.

Montreal, Visit Notre Dame Basilica, Guided tour of Quebec City, Visit to the Shire of Saint Anne DeBeaupre, see the Montmorency Falls, visit to Chez Maries Bakery, Explore Old Quebec, standard taxes, meal gratuities, and baggage handling. Please RSVP at your local senior center.

Departure location TBA

Please RSVP in person at your local Senior Center Trip departs from Shallotte Deadline to RSVP : Monday, April 10 Trip includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation, 5 nights hotel accommodations, 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners including 1 dinner at the New Orleans School of Cooking, Evening Hotel Receptions with Hot Food and Spirits, Guided Tour of New Orleans, Tour an Old Fashioned Louisiana Plantation, Cruise the Mississippi on a Steamboat, Free Time in the French Quarter, Visit to Harrahs Casino, Guided Tour of Atlanta with an optional dinner with entertainment for an additional $60, standard taxes, meal gratuities and baggage handling.

June 23-29, 2017

October 2-7, 2017 $829 per person based on double occupancy, $100 per person refundable deposit due at registration Deadline to RSVP, Cancel & Final Payment due: July 14 6 Days/ 5 Nights Trip includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation, 5 nights hotel accommodations, 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners including 1 lobster dinner, welcome reception in Cape Cod, Ferry Ride and tour of Martha’s Vineyard, Explore Boston, Guided Tour of Plymouth, Guided Tour of Hyannis, Guided Tour of Newport, Enjoy the Brick Marketplace, standard taxes, meal gratuities and baggage handling. Please RSVP at your local senior center.

7 Days/6 Nights Trip includes: deluxe motorcoach transportation, 6 nights hotel accommodations, 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners including 1 with Entertainment, guided tour of

3 Days/2 nights Trip includes: deluxe motorcoach transportation, 2 nights hotel accommodations, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner including 1 holiday dinner on Biltmore Estate, 1 lunch at Deerpark Restaurant, admission to Biltmore Estate including self-guided Candlelight Tour of Biltmore Mansion, Wine tasting at Biltmore Estate Winery, access to Biltmore Gardens and Grounds including the Conservatory and Antler Village, visit to the Western NC Farmer’s Market, view the Gingerbread Entries at the Grove Arcade, Asheville Lights Display, standard taxes, meal gratuities, and baggage handling.

Please RSVP at your local senior center.

Departure location TBA For more information contact Susan Whitley at: 910-754-7109 Ext. 1102 swhitley@bsrinc.org

Departure location TBA

$1239 per person based on double occupancy, $100 refundable deposit per person due at registration Deadline to RSVP, Cancel & Final Payment Due: April 3

Payment due: Sept. 1

December 4-6, 2017 $459 per person based on double occupancy, $100 per person refundable deposit due at registration Deadline to RSVP, Cancel & Final

Please RSVP for Trips in person at your local Senior Center. All additional payments other than deposits can be paid in installments unless otherwise noted. Special dietary needs or room requests, please notify us at the time of registration. Departure locations vary.

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Dining room hostess volunteers: 11PM-2PM · Greet participants · Assist with sign ups · Help with clerical duties · Clean up after lunch · Assist with washing serving pans Help us expand this program to provide quality nutrition and much more to hundreds of homebound seniors.

For more information, contact: Sarah Powell, Volunteer Coordinator. spowell@bsrinc.org (910) 754-2300 (EXT.1028)

The Brunswick Center at Supply

Spacious Center Opens in Supply

By Shelagh Clancy

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n March 20, local dignitaries, BSRI staff, and friends and participants gathered to cut the ribbon and open the new Brunswick Center at Supply at 101 Stone Chimney Road. Our newest facility replaces the current Supply (Lockwood Folly) site and the Sunset Harbor site.

“I love the new Supply center because of what it represents,” said BSRI President and CEO Jim Fish. “In April 2012, I was notified that we would no longer be able to meet at the Mt. Pisgah Church. Supply represented our largest senior nutrition site (as it was called in those days) and its attendance rivaled many of our full service centers. Within a period of three months, we had to find options for where to go and still meet the senior's needs.”

Because Supply covers so much territory, some participants moved to the Lockwood Folly site, and some to Sunset Harbor. But the goal was always to reunite this close-knit group. The new center represents everything coming full circle, Fish said.

Karen Kirkman, Sunset Harbor site manager, expects to add participants because of the central location.

“We can anticipate our numbers to rise with the opening of the new Stone Chimney location, “ Kirkman said. “The new site has so much room.

It’s going to offer our clients so much more.”

Gloria Pieczarka, site manager at the current Supply site, agrees. And Fish shares their enthusiasm.

“What is exciting about the center is its potential to serve many people, to generate revenue to support programs by being able to rent it after hours, and the large property it sits on that’s available for both indoor and outdoor activities,” Fish said.

The Brunswick Center at Supply offers spacious rooms for senior activities. Below in the lobby are Case Manager/SHIIP Coordinator René Tarquinio, Organizational Development Coordinator Debra Marlowe, and Caitlin Josey .

Senior Spotlight

A Walk Through the Twentieth Century

By Linda Walters

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ove, music, and art have walked with Dorothy Coble for nearly a century. At 92, Dorothy’s warm smile and the twinkle in her eyes are welcomed wherever she goes.

Dorothy McKenzie came into the world on June 23, 1924, in Charlotte. John Baxter McKenzie and his wife, Josie Lena proudly welcomed her as sister to 3-year-old Carla. The family added a brother, Owen Ray, in 1928.

Dorothy’s dad worked in textiles while her mom was busy maintaining a loving home. In 1929, when the economy began the Great Depression, her mother’s skills at sewing and canning fresh produce contributed greatly to their survival.

“Mom was skilled in sewing and crocheting. She made all my dresses and would often be requested by others to sew for them,” Dorothy said.

“Music was a big part of my life growing up,” Dorothy said. “Dad played tenor saxophone; Mom, the piano; brother Owen Ray, the alto saxophone; and I played the violin. Mom and Dad would play at the theater while people watched silent movies.”

On Sundays, the family attended

Dorothy Coble relates tales from her life growing up, working, and raising a family in North Carolina. She enjoys activities at the Brunswick Center at Southport.

the Presbyterian church a half block from their house.

“Mom and Dad played music and would often perform an impromptu musical or sing solo for the congregation. After church, we would go out for ice cream,” Dorothy said.

Dorothy attended Burlington High School taking secretarial courses. “High school dress was a blouse or sweater, calf-length skirts over full, starched stiff petticoats, bobby sox and saddle oxfords,” Dorothy said.

“We would ride the trolley car in Charlotte to get around town. My family purchased their first car when I was 13 years old, a 1930 Ford. I was 15 when I learned to drive a 1936 Ford. At 16, I got to see the ocean for the first time when my family drove to Carolina Beach, North Carolina.”

Dorothy graduated high school at the age of 17. She often went skating and to parties with friends.

A friend once asked her to double date at a party the teens were having at a pond. Dorothy accepted, and she met her future husband, Devoy Coble.

Senior Spotlight Devoy and Dorothy dated until 1941, when Devoy was called into service as an Army sergeant. He served four years in the South Pacific during World War II. “One of the happiest times of my life was when Devoy returned home from war. But I was also a little peeved at him," said Dorothy. “Devoy arrived home and my Dad saw him in town before I knew he was home. That did not sit too well with me.”

Dorothy warmed up again when Devoy showed up that evening with roses and candy.

Snowcamp.

Married 61 years, they have a son, Larry Dean; a daughter, Toni Linette Holland; 16 grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild. Devoy died in 2006, and Dorothy moved to Brunswick County in 2014, where she lives close to her family.

For Dorothy Coble, 92 is a number, not just an age. She is happy and energetic and stays active by participating in exercise classes at the Southport Senior Center.

Dorothy McKenzie and Devoy Coble married in 1945.

took art lessons and became a skilled artist. Among her many paintings is a picture of her in-laws’ home in

“It’s a blessing to be able to come to the center for exercise classes, for lunch, and to socialize with others,” Dorothy said.

Devoy and Dorothy married in 1945. They moved into Devoy's parents’ home in Snowcamp in Alamance County.

“It was nice to be with family, but I would not recommend it as a choice for newlyweds,” Dorothy said. The couple soon moved into their own home as Devoy continued his career as a supervisor in a textile mill and Dorothy as a secretary for Western Electric.

“I am grateful that I took secretarial courses and learned to type in high school. I enjoyed a good career,” Dorothy said.

At the age of 50, Dorothy also

Dorothy Coble’s “White House” is a portrait of the house she and husband Devoy lived in with his parents in Snowcamp.

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Activity Calendar

April 2017 Subject to change

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Tuesday 4 10am 10:45 am 11am 12pm 11 10am 10:45am 11an 11:30 am 12pm

Board Puzzle Exercise TV Game Show Lunch

Board puzzle Exercise TV game show Blood Pressure Check Lunch

Thursday 6 10am 10:45am 11am 12pm

Board puzzle Exercise TV game show Lunch

13 10am Board puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11am TV game show 12pm Lunch

18 10am Board puzzle 10:45am Exercise 11am TV game show 12pm Lunch

20 10am Board puzzle 10:45 am Exercise 11am TV game show 12pm Lunch 12:15 pm Nutrition Presentation

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Board puzzle Exercise TV game show Lunch

Board puzzle Exercise TV game show Lunch Birthday Party

Boiling Spring Lakes Senior Site BSRI Nutrition Program at Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department 1 Leeds Road Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461 910-363-0018 BSRI Nutrition Program Operating Hours: 10am to 2pm Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 910-754-2300

Check out the Boiling Spring Lakes City Websites for more information! www.bslprd.com www.cityofbsl.org

April 2017

Boiling Spring Lakes Senior Site Activity Calendar *Subject to change

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10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

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10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

Tuesday 4

9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 6pm Yoga

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9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 6pm Yoga

9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 6pm Yoga

10am Walking 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

10am Walking 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

10am Qi Gong 11am TOPS 11am Cardio Chair Fitness 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30 Ice Cream Social 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

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CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

10:00am Garden Club 9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am Mah Jong 6pm Yoga

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10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

7 9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am Mah Jong 6pm Yoga

10am Walking 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30pm Card club

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9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am Mah Jong 6pm Yoga

9am Yoga-Pilates Combo 10am Mah Jong 6pm Yoga

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Calabash Senior Site Mike Blandino, Site Manager/Service Assoc.

Calabash Senior Site Call 910-368-5348 or Calabash Presbyterian Church 910-754-2300 For Reservations 8820 Old Georgetown Road Operating Hours: 9:30 am-1:30 pm Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

Activity CALENDAR

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BSRI’s Thrift Store 10001 Beach Dr. Calabash, NC Whether shopping, donating, or volunteering, your support of BSRI’s Thrift Store @ Calabash helps to provide vital services and resources for our senior participants.

Donations???

Call (910) 579-7488 to schedule pick-up.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

3 10:00 am 11:15 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm

Reading Exercise Lunch Corn Hole Game

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Reading Exercise Lunch Corn Hole Game

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Reading Exercise Lunch Corn Hole Game

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Reading Exercise Lunch Corn Hole Game

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10:00 am Reading 10:30 am BINGO 12:00 pm Lunch

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Reading Exercise Lunch Nutrition with Ellen

10:00 am Reading, 10:30am BINGO 12:00 pm Lunch

The Brunswick Center at Leland Activity Calendar

April 2017

Subject to change

EVERY MONDAY 8:00 Coffee with Friends/ Billiards/Morning News 8:30 Chess Club 10:00 Crafts/Painting 10: 30 Seated Chair Aerobics 11:30 Tai-Chi w/ Isabella(*) 11:45 Devotions 12:00 Lunch 12:30Geri-Fit w/ Juanita 1-3pm Mah Jongg w/ Jeri

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

8:00 Coffee with Friends/ Billiards/Morning News 8:30 Chess Club 8:30 Stretch and Core 9:15 Rise & Shine Gentle Yoga with Juanita 10:30 Balance w/ Isabella 11:30 Pilates w/ Isabella (*) 11:45 Devotions 12:00 Lunch

8:00 Coffee with Friends/ Billiards/Morning News 8:30 Strength &Core 8:30 Chess Club 9:45 Line Dancing 11:30 Lunch 11:30 Aerobics Chair Exercise 12:30 Men’s Strength and Core 1:00 Yoga with Juanita 2:00 Chair Yoga w/ Juanita 3:00 25.20.15 w/ Juanita (*)

1-4 Free Choice

1-4 Free Choice

EVERY THURSDAY 8:00 Coffee with Friends/ Billiards/Morning News 10:30 BINGO 10:30am Arthritis Exercises 11:45 Devotions 12:00 Lunch 9am-1pm AARP Tax preparation 1-4 Free Choice

1-4 Free Choice

8:00 Coffee with Friends/ Billiards/Morning News 8:30 Chess Club 10:00 Crafts/Painting w/ Bobbie 10:00 Geri-Fit w/ Juanita 10:30 Brain activities w/Callum 11:00 Intro to Line Dancing w/Linda 12:00 Lunch 1:30 Yoga with Juanita 2:30 Tabata w/ Juanita (*) 1-4 Free Choice

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4 5 10:30 Creative Collage Art 10:30 Walk with Ease Class w/ Evonne Phillips 12:30 Walk with Ease

11:30 Inspirational Drumming (hands)

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1-3 North Brunswick New Comers Hand and Foot

12:30 Walk with Ease 1pm Quilting Bee 10 12:30 Walk with Ease

11 10:30-12:30 Ceramics w/ Sharon Singletery 11:30 Inspirational Drumming (hands)

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12:30 Walk with Ease 1-3pm Ceramics w/Sharon Singletery 17 11:30 Walk with Ease

18 19 20 21 10:00 Grooming Day Trip!!

10:30 Creative Collage Art 1-3 North Brunswick New 12:45 Painting Oils with Class w/ Evonne Phillips Comers Hand and Foot Jeri 11:30 Inspirational Drumming (hands) 12:30 Walk with Ease 1pm Quilting Bee

24 12:30 Demo and Sign up for Walk with Ease 6 week course Limit of 8-10 participants

25 10:30-12:30 Ceramics w/ Sharon Singletery 11:30 Inspirational Drumming (hands) 12:30 Walk with Ease 1-3pm Ceramics w/Sharon Singletery

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Lunch is served At 12 noon.

Except Wed. at 11:30 Contact the front desk for reservations (910) 754-2300 ext1210

The Brunswick Center at Leland 121 Town Hall Riad Leland, NC 28451 910-754-7701 910-754-2300

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

~A NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Adrienne S. Brown, Assistant Director

A Love Gift to the Leland Senior Center Edna May Hans started attending the Leland Senior Center in 2015. A native of Pennsylvania, Edna moved to North Carolina to live with her daughter and has been participating at the center for two years. She has always crocheted, knit and sewed. She would make baby hats and blankets and take them to New Hanover Hospital.

“I feel that ladies, young people need to learn this sort of thing so that they can have something to do when they are older, something worthwhile” stated Ms. Hans. The flag was created from the left over yarn used to re-make ropes for veterans and it took a couple of months to finish. As it turns out, Ms. Hans crocheted all 50 stars on the flag because the pattern she used only had 46 stars. It didn’t occur to her that the beautifully crocheted flag would be displayed in the new Leland Center.

Ms. Edna will celebrate her 95th birthday in August 2017 and she says she has “so much to thank the Lord for.” Edna had been married for 75 years after her husband passed in 2012 at the age of 96. She speaks in adoration of her 2 sons that have passed away and a wonderful daughter and son-in-law that take great care of her. She refers to the flag as “A gift of Love.”

The Leland Center would like to extend our many thanks to all who expressed an interest in volunteering for the front desk. Your help allows us to give back to our seniors.

The Leland Center Motto: “Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years.”

LELAND VOLUNTEERS WE NEED YOU!!!!

The Leland Center needs help in the Kitchen (serving and cleaning), substitute Meals On Wheels Drivers, data entry, creating the calendar for the Buzz News Letter and as a front desk substitute. If you can help us, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Powell at (910) 754-2300

DROP-IN/FREE CHOICE ACTIVITIES: Puzzles, Computer, Books, Newspaper, Card Games, TV, Wii, Exercise Equipment, Shuffleboard, Checkers/Chess, Rummikub, Simple Sewing, Horseshoes, Socialization, Walking Track, Board Games FREE CHOICE ACTIVITIES DAILY 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM * Class Fee -$5-6

Coffee with friends, billiards, and morning news.

Monday –Friday at 8am

Chess Club Monday-Friday at 8 am

Geri-FIT w/ Juanita Mondays at BINGO 12:30 pm Every Thursday at 10:30 am Fridays at 10am

The Brunswick Center at Leland 121 Town Hall Riad Leland, NC 28451 910-754-7701 910-754-2300

~A NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence~ Adrienne S. Brown, Assistant Director

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

All Things Art

Did you know that music was art too? Learn how to bring out the your inner musical creations through Inspirational Hand Drumming. Learning how to create music through drumming can help you to embrace your mood, heal the mind and body and share your rhythmic thoughts. We invite you to participate in Winslow Floyds class Tuesdays at 10:30.

Drums will be provided.

It’s time to get Crafty!!!!

Join Evonne for Creative Art Collages on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Evonne will focus on teaching participants how to make beautiful collages with specialty paper and water colors. Evonne is a North Carolina native. She has lived in Leland for 48 years with her husband and family. She has taken numerous workshops in different mediums with well known artists and has many awards for her art in different mediums. She loves to explore all mediums, but watercolor, acrylics, pen and ink, and collage are her main choices. Please contact Evonne at 910-617-7046 should you need any further information.

Painting Oils with Jeri beginning April 20th Participate in a fun and relaxing environment of freestyle canvas painting. Materials needed are: 1 11x14 Canvas, oil paints, Odorless turp, brushes, 1 table easel, graphite paper, tracing paper, 1 picture of interest, paper towels and 1 palette.

Get In Shape! Stay in Shape!

Geri-Fit ( Mondays at 11:45, Fridays at 10:30) An evidence based classed focusing on strength training for older adults of all ages and fitness levels. This program is proven to rebuild strength and enhance bone density, helping to prevent Osteoporosis.

TABATA (Friday at 2:30 $5.00 per class)

Sign up for Walk with ease (6week course) An evidenced based program developed by the Arthritis Foundation Class April 24th.

Classes will be held on Mondays &Tuesdays @ 12:30 Wednesdays @11:30

Short duration, maximum results 20 seconds of exercise followed by a 10 second recovery Interval style training(8 cycles equals 1 TABATA) Burn calories, strengthen and tone muscles, enhance cardiovascular endurance

25-20-15 (Wednesday 3pm, $5.00 per class) 25 minutes of Gentle Cardio 20 minutes of Strength Training 15 minutes of Core Conditioning Fun and set to upbeat motivational music!

Oak Island Senior Site Oak Island Community Center 102 S E 47th Street Oak Island, NC 28461

Deanna Eddinger, Community Center Director 910-278-3622 0r 278-6552 BSRI Main 910-754-2300

Senior Activity Calendar April 2017 (Subject to Change)

Tuesday 4 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Sit & Be Fit

11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games & Social Time 11 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Board Games & Social Time 18 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Card Games 25 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Sit & Be Fit 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Social Time

Wednesday

Thursday

5 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 am Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Chair Yoga

6 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Chair Dancing 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

12 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Chair Yoga

13 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Easter Party 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

19 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 am Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Chair Yoga

20 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Chair Dancing 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO 1:30 Social Time

26 10:00 am Social Time 10:30 Pool Pals 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm Rummikub 12:30pm Chair Yoga

27 10:00 am Rummikub 10:30 Playing Pool 11:00 Chair Dancing 11:45 am Senior Lunch 12:30 pm BINGO

Happy Birthday Cathy C. 4/5 Brenda W. 4/24

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte Activity Calendar

APRIL EVERY MONDAY 10 :30am 10am 10:30am 11am 11am 11:45am 12:15pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 3:00pm

Weekly Updates Beginner Line Dancing Line Dancing Exercise Class * Stretch and Tone w/ Nancy ($5) Lunch Bingo Tai Chi w/ Dean Knit/Crochet Zumba Gold

Subject to Change

EVERY TUESDAY 10am

Caregivers Support

Group 10:30am 11:15 am Noon 1:15pm

GeriFit Aerobics Lunch Tai Chi w/ Dean 1:30pm Scrabble 2:15pm *Yoga w/ Charlotte ($5) 3:00pm Learn to Shag

MONDAY 3

Located at the Reception Desk EVERY WEDNESDAY EVERY THURSDAY EVERY FRIDAY Meditation Class 10am Beginner Line Dancing 10:30am Line Dancing 11am Adult Coloring 11am Exercise Class Noon Lunch Noon *Pilates w/ Angela ($5) 12:30pm Bridge 1pm Shopping 1pm Rummikub 2pm Table Tennis

10am Yoga w/Nancy 10:30am GeriFit 11:15am Aerobics Noon Lunch 12:30pm Intro to Microsoft Office Suite 1:15pm Tai Chi w/ Dean 3pm Zumba Gold

Computer Class 9:30am Ladies Pool / Billards 10am Pilates 10am Choral Group 10:30am Craft Class 11:45am Lunch 12:15pm Bingo 1pm Art Class 1pm *Tai Chi w/Keith 2pm Beginner Bridge 2:30pm *Tai Chi w/Keith (Tai Chi Classes $5 each class)

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

9am

TUESDAY 4 3pm

Learn To Shag

5 11am Lunch and Shopping in Wilmington

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24 National Volunteer Week

8:30am

7 1pm Senior Games Billiards Qualifying 10:30am BP Checks

By Amedisys

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12pm Basketweaving

10 PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

Suggestion Box

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11 11am Walgreens Presentation 3pm Learn To Shag

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18 INCOME TAX DUE LAST DAY TO FILE 3pm Learn To Shag

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10am Bowling & Lunch

11am Sip n Chat

10:30am BP Checks

by Amedisys

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26 ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY National Volunteer Week

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28 ARBOR DAY National Volunteer Week 10:30am Blood Sugar Testing and BP Screening 7pm Bluegrass

National Volunteer Week 11am Walgreens Presentation 3pm Learn To Shag

13 Easter Egg Hunt

*Fee Based Classes Noted Above

National Volunteer Week

CENTER CLOSED

Boost Available for Purchase During Center Hours 8am to 4pm

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte 3620 Express Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 910-754-2300 x 1001

—An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence— Anne Gass, Center Director Kathy Gehlhardt, Assistant Director

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Featured Events . . . Items of Interest National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 23rd—29th. BSRI and all of us here at the Shallotte Center sincerely thank every one of our volunteers for their service. Your effort makes a significant difference in our ability to serve our seniors. Thank you so much for sharing your time and talents with us on behalf of our senior community. We truly appreciate you.

We are CLOSED on Good Friday, April 14th so our families may celebrate the Easter holiday.

We reopen Monday, April 17th.

Senior Games Competition We are hosting the Senior Games’ Billiards Qualifying Event on Friday, April 7th from 1-4pm. Please come by and cheer!

Bridge Class for Beginners. Instructor Don Price is now teaching beginning bridge on Fridays at 2pm in the library. Please call the center if you plan to attend this class.

Beginner Shag Lessons. Class meets on Tuesday afternoon from 3pm to 4pm.

Singles and partners welcome. Sign up required. Contributions appreciated.

Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Testing by Summit Place of North Myrtle Beach on Friday, April 28th, 10:30am. No appointment needed and no cost.

Walgreens Presentations will now be held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. April’s dates are the 11th and 25th. Time remains the same: 11am.

Lunch and Shopping in Wilmington!

Wednesday, April 5th. Bus leaves at 10am and returns about 3pm. Cost $5. Sign up required. Comfortable shoes a must when bargain hunting! Join us for a fun day out in the “big city.”

Bowling at the Brunswick County Bowling Center, Wednesday, April 19th, 10am.

Two games plus lunch. Cost $9. Sign up required by April 14th. There will be people there to help and/or teach.

Caregiver’s Support Group. Our group is growing in number each week and we’re glad to provide this opportunity. Support is extremely important to both caregiver and the adult person being cared for. We will continue to meet every Tuesday at 10am. The group is moderated by our own Jennifer Sherman, B.S., M.A., Director of Case Management for BSRI. The group offers a safe place to discuss resources, the stresses, challenges, and rewards of providing care for a loved one. Please join us.

Ongoing Events Weekly Update/ Sip ‘n Chat

Blood Pressure Check

Celebrate Birthdays

Celebrate Share your questions, RN Rebecca Green of these special days with suggestions, or comAmedisys Hospice will us on the last Friday of ments every Monday at be here every 1st and every month. We’ll 10:30am and every third 3rd Friday at 10:30am. sing, eat cake, and Thursday at 11am.

No appointment have fun. Party hat and Coffee’s hot and free! needed. dancing optional.

Loose Change Challenge Got a little extra “jingle” in your pocket?

Donate your loose change in support of the center’s senior programs to help offset our costs.

Movie Day Friday, April 21st at 11am. Movie title to be determined—let us surprise you!

Free admission, popcorn and candy. Soft drinks and water available for purchase.

Monthly Quote

An optimist is the human personification of Spring. Susan J. Bissonette

The Brunswick Center at Shallotte 3620 Express Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 910-754-2300 x 1001

—An NC Certified Senior Center of Excellence— Anne Gass, Center Director Kathy Gehlhardt, Assistant Director

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Earth Day is Saturday, April 22nd. This year’s focus is Environmental and Climate Literacy. Celebrate our planet by being conscious of your carbon footprint, choosing foods and products with less environmental impact, and planting renewable resources. Learn how you can help at www.earthday.org.

Tax Returns will be prepared this year at the Rourk Library in Shallotte. Transportation will be available on scheduled days from the Senior Center to Rourk.

Are you interested in learning how to play Rook, Canasta or Hand n Foot? We have teachers, now we need students.

Call to let us know if you are interested.

Beginning in April, the bluegrass band will be at the center on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. Their next “gig” is Friday, April 28th, at 7pm (we are closed on the 14th). Come out and enjoy this great music.

Zada Mae is offering another one of her fun Pine Needle Basket Weaving classes on Monday, April 3rd, 12pm-3pm. Fee $22 (includes all materials). Please call to sign up. Don’t miss this interesting and beautiful southern artisan tradition.

Get Crafty!

We have three exciting craft classes to try! They are the perfect opportunity to try something new without investing a lot of time and money before you know you’re going to love it (or not)! Classes meet on Fridays at 10:30am. Signup by 4pm on Monday before class.

Remember: (1) you must be registered at the Shallotte Center before participating in any class. It’s a simple process and doesn’t hurt a bit; and (2) you must SIGN IN at the front desk before heading back to the classroom. Thanks, and see you soon!

(Pictures may be representative and subject to change.)

April 7, Paint ‘n’ Take Beach Scene $5. Acrylic on 11x14 canvas suitable for framing. All supplies included.

April 21, Torn Tissue Egg $3. We’ll use real (pre-blown) eggs and decorate with a pre-printed design.

One egg is included in the class. We will have a few extra eggs in case of breakage. If there are any leftover eggs you want to purchase, they’re $.50 each. All supplies included.

April 28, Painting on Smooth River Stones $3. Make your own design or follow one of our samples provided in class—your choice. All supplies included. If you have a favorite stone you’d like to use, please feel free to bring it, but make sure it’s relatively smooth.

No craft class on April 14th. We are closed for Good Friday.

Get Connected to Your Senior Center! Tired of being the last to know what’s Show Me the Money! happening at the Center? Send your email info us at agass@bsrinc.org and we’ll BSRI Financial Statekeep you posted about new activities, changes/updates, and cancellations. We ments and IRS Form 990 are will never share or sell your email, or send emails that are not related. online at www.bsrinc.org.

The Brunswick Center at Southport

Tap Class (above): Tap away your troubles at our Ballet and Tap class at 2 p.m.

Wednesdays.

Knit and Crochet (left):

Monthly Basket: Here’s our lucky February basket winner. The basket included two tickets to Biltmore Estate!

Jelly Rolls: Participants work on Jelly Roll Quilts at the Southport Center

Join the crochet and knit group Thursdays at 10 a.m. to make projects like this beautiful sweater.

The Brunswick Center at Southport Southport Senior Center Activity Calendar

April

Subject to change, ($, denotes instructor fee; M, demotes material fee)

EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

8-4 Exercise Room & Billiards 8:00 Yoga & Pilates 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9 :30 Easy Does IT 9:30 Mah Jongg 10 Hand & Foot 9:30 Tai Chi Forms ($) 10:30 Adult Coloring 10:30 Beg. Tai Chi 11:45 Lunch 12:30 Wii 1:30 Ballroom Dancing 1:30 Mah Jongg 2 Total Body Conditioning 3 “ABS”olute CORE Power ($)

8-4 Exercise Room & Billiards 8:00 Beach Walk @ Caswell Access 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9-1 Taxes 9:30 Party Bridge 10:30 Yoga w/ Ella Hill ($) 11:45 Lunch 12:00 Walgreens Presentation 12:00 Beginning Yoga 12:30 Wii 12:30 Cornhole 12:30 Ladder Golf 1 Silver Paddles 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core 2 Senior Splash 2:30 HIITS 2:30 Art Smart 3:30 Basketball 6:30 Square Dancing ($)

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

8-4 Exercise Room & Billiards 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9-12 Begin, Adv., Int. Watercolor ($) 9:30 Geri-Fit 9:30 Tai Chi Forms ($) 10 Jewelry 101 (M) 10:30 Tai Chi ($) 10:45 You Can Do It 11:45 Lunch 12:15 Bible Study 12:30 Wii 12:30 Silver Samurai ($) 12:30 Games 1:00 Afternoon Movie (M) 2:00 Ballet & Tap

8:00-4 Exercise Room & Billiards 8:00 Yoga & Pilates 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9:30 Gerifit 9 Craft (M) 10 Knit & Chain Gang 10 Quilting 10:30 Bible Study 11:45 Lunch 12:30 Wii 1:30 Gentle Cardio & Core ($) 1:00 Beg. Line Dance 2 Senior Splash ($) 2:00 Int./Adv. Line Dance 2:30 HIITS ($)

EVERY FRIDAY 8-4 Exercise Room & Billiards 8:00 Coffee w/Friends 9-1 Taxes 9 Technology Workshop 9:30 Tai Chi Forms ($) 10 Sewing 10:30 Tai Chi ($) 11:30 Total Body Conditioning ($) 11:45 Lunch 12:30 Wii 12:30 Games 1 Pickleball 1:30 Hand Drumming

Calendar is subject to change… please email Randy at rgillette@bsrinc.org to receive regular updates MONDAY 3

TUESDAY 4

WEDNESDAY 5

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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Airlie Gardens Trip

11:45 Blood Pressure Checks by Amedysis

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CLOSED

Good Friday 19

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21 10:00 Pot Holder Class (Sherri Ross) $5 Materials Fee

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11:45 Blood Pressure Checks by Southport Nursing Center/Liberty Home Care

10:00 Caregiver Support Group

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28 10:00 Pot Holder Class (Sherri Ross) $5 Materials Fee 1:00 Photography

The Brunswick Center at Southport 1513 N. Howe St., Ste. 1 Southport, NC 28461

Susan Whitley, Center Director

Phone 910-754-2300

Randy Gillette, Assistant Director

Hand and Foot Canasta Mondays 10am-1pm

Activity hours vary

Monday-Friday

Lunch Served at 11:45am

Airlie Gardens Trip April 13th Depart at 8:45 am $15 per person due at registration Trip includes: 15 passenger van transportation and guided tour of Airlie Gardens. Lunch on this trip will be on your own. Space is limited.

Office Hours: 8am-4pm,

Photography Group Wish to learn about digital cameras and pictures?

2nd & 4th Fridays at 1pm No RSVP

Pickleball

Fridays at 1pm Just come and have some fun!

Jewelry 101 Wednesdays at 10am

MOVIE!!

1:00 pm Wednesdays What’s showing? Join our weekly email listing to find out.

Email Randy at rgillette@bsrinc.org

Mah Jongg Mondays 9:30am and 1:30pm We will be happy to teach you!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

THE KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS! Chef Ryan Gibbs for the yum-o food!

Those who donated treadmills to our exercise room!

Don’t forget to continue to support the wishing well and the basket drawing!

April is National Volunteer Month

The Southport Fundraising Committee will be working on a cookbook. We hope to have cookbooks ready to sell before Christmas.

Please stop by the center and pick up a form to submit your recipes!

More information to come!

Yoga & Pilates– Mondays & Thursdays 8am-9am You Can Do It– Mondays 9:30am-10:30am Gerifit-Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30am-10:30am

Basketball Shooting Tuesdays, 3:30pm Just drop by!

Quilt Volunteers Needed!

The quilt group is starting another quilt for the center to draw as a fundraiser. Any quilters are welcome to join the fun!

Thursdays at 10am

The Brunswick Center at Southport 1513 N. Howe St., Ste. 1 Southport, NC 28461

Susan Whitley, Center Director

Phone 910-754-2300

Randy Gillette, Assistant Director

FAQ-How do I get involved?

You must be 55 or older and complete a registration form, there is no membership fee.

Just drop by the center!

CORN HOLE Tuesdays 12:30pm No RSVP, just show UP! The FAMOUS Hand Druming As featured in the State Port Pilot!

EVERY Friday at 1:30pm—not sure about this? Just come try it!

FAQ-Why do I need to sign in daily?

BSRI receives a federal grant that requires we track individuals and why they visit us.

Office Hours: 8am-4pm,

Activity hours vary

Monday-Friday

Lunch Served at 11:45am

Billiards Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Just drop on by!

FAQ-How old do I have to be to participate in the congregate LUNCH PROGRAM? A state regulated requirement, 60 years old or older.

FAQ-How is the congregate lunch program funded?

Federal, State and Local funding as well as consumer contributions from great participants like you!

On APRIL 5TH, AT 9:00 A.M. We will be departing for the following stores: Aldi’s (Bring a quarter for the cart), Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s

Geri-Fit® Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30 am Geri-Fit® is an evidence-based group strength training exercise program for older adults of all senior ages and fitness levels.

This tried and proven program helps rebuild strength that's been lost through the aging process. Just show up! No fee!

Wish to Learn to Crochet or Knit?

Join us! Thursdays at 10am NO RSVP necessary

JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH

Valentine Dance

Photos by Susan Whitley

Nearly 250 people attended the Valentines Dance at the Brunswick Center at Southport Feb. 24. The Brunswick Big Band provided dance tunes and chef Ryan Gibbs catered the romantic holiday affair. Many thanks to our staff and volunteers who sold tickets, set up, decorated, and swept up after the festivities.

Sunset Harbor Senior Site Karen Kirkman, Manager 101 Stone Chimney Rd. Supply Call 910-754-2300 or 754-7604 to RSVP Operating Hours: 9:30am-1:30pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Lunch Served at 11:45am

Sunset Harbor Senior Site Activity Calendar April 2017 Subject to change

Be a Part of the Buzz!

Lend us a hand and see your name in print! Join the Brunswick Senior Buzz and take a photo, write a story, and have fun with our team.

Training is provided.

We’d love your help to make the Buzz the best it can be!

Contact editor Shelagh Clancy at newsletters.bsri@gmail.com or (910) 622-1036.

Tuesday 4 9:30am Social 10:30am Bingo 11:45am Lunch 12:45pm Arts & Crafts

Thursday 6 9:30am Social 10:30am Bingo 11:45am Lunch 12:45pm Arts & Crafts

11 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm

Social Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts

13 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm

Social Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts

Social Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts

20 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm

Social Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts

Social Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts

27 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm

Social Bingo Lunch Arts & Crafts

18 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm 25 9:30am 10:30am 11:45am 12:45pm

Supply Senior Site Activity Calendar

APRIL 2017

Supply Senior Site (Lockwood Folly Community Building) 101 Stone Chimney Rd. Supply Call 910-754-2300 or 754-7604 Operating Hours: 9:30 A.M - 1:30 P.M Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Gloria Pieczarka Site Manager

Subject to change MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

FRIDAY

3 9:30 am Games, Puzzels, Reading 10 am Exercise 11 am Bingo Noon Lunch 12:30pm Dancing to the Oldies

5 9:30am Reading Cards, Crafts Noon Lunch Noon Nutrition Presentation 12:30 Dancing to the Oldies

7 9;30am Games 10am Painting with Jean Groon Noon Lunch 12:30 Puzzles, Cards/Games

10 9:30 am Games, Puzzles, Reading 10 am Exercise 11 am Bingo Noon Lunch 12:30pm Dancing to the Oldies

12 9:30am Reading Cards, Crafts Noon Lunch 12:30pm Dancing to the Oldies

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17 9:30 am Games,Puzzels, Reading 10 am Exercise 11 am Bingo Noon Lunch 12:30pm Dancing to the Oldies

19 9:30am

24 9:30 am Games,Puzzels, Reading 10 am Exercise 11 am Bingo Noon Lunch 12:30pm Dancing to the Oldies

26 9:30am

Crafts 11am

Noon 12:30

Reading Cards, Amedysis Blood Presser Lunch Dancing to the Oldies

Reading, Card-

sCrafts Noon Lunch 12:30pm Dancing to the Oldies

GOOD FRIDAY

CLOSED

21 9;30am Games 10am Painting with, Jean Groons Noon Lunch.

12:30 Puzzles, Cards/Games

28 9;30am Games 10am Painting with Jean Groons Noon Lunch.

12:30 Puzzles, Cards/Games

“What’s a hipster?” asked my 4-year-old daughter.

“Someone who tries hard to look different,” I said. “They’ll often buy clothes in thrift shops and wear thick glasses.”

“Is Grandma a hipster?” she asked.

Town Creek Senior Site Town Creek Senior Site Bldg.

6420 Ocean Hwy Winnabow, NC

Mike Blandinno Site Manager Call 910-754-2300 Lunch Served at 12 PM

Operating Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Outdoor Park Daily Activities (Weather Permitting)       

Tennis for Seniors Soccer for Seniors Park Exercise Equipment Walking Trail Shuffle Board Bocce Ball Horse Shoes

Activity Calendar April 2017 Subject to change

Tuesday

Thursday

4 10:00am Coffee & Rummikub 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Games 4444 44444ch 11 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Games

6 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub

18 10:00am Coffee & Rummikub 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Games

20 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Rummikub

25 10:00am Coffee & Games 10:00am Painting with Paul 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Games

27 10:00am Coffee & Games 10:00am Painting with Paul 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Rummikub

13 10:00am Coffee & Games 11:00am YOGA Class 11:45 Announcements 12:00 Lunch 12:45pm Rummikub

What’s for Lunch?

Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. Provides Nutritionally Balanced Meals for Seniors *Menus subject to change*

Spring

Monday 3 Sloppy Joe Baked Beans Orange Loaded Mashed Potatoes Bun Milk

Tuesday 4 Chicken Piccata Peas and Carrots Tropical Fruit Cup Rice Pilaf Soft Roll Milk

Wednesday 5 Beef Stroganoff Broccoli Tropical Fruit Egg Noodles Soft Roll Milk

10 BBQ Beef Meatballs Green Beans Peaches Yams Corn Bread Milk

11 Chicken Pot Pie Broccoli Brown Sugar Apples Biscuit Oatmeal Cookie Milk

12 Sliced Honey Glaze Ham Collard Greens Applesauce Mashed Potatoes Soft Roll Milk

17 Chicken Pattie Honey Ginger Carrot Orange Juice Mac and Cheese Bun Milk

18 Meatloaf w/ Gravy Green Peas Pears Mashed Potatoes Roll Milk

24 Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole Dill Carrots Cold Pears Rice Oatmeal Cookie Milk

25 Baked Ziti Green Beans Pineapple Tidbits Noodles Soft Roll Milk

Menu Suggestions are Welcomed, And Contributions Are Appreciated!

Thursday 6 Beef Hot Dog Cole Slaw Brown Sugar Apples Hot Dog Bun Tater Tot Casserole Cookie Milk 13 Hamburger Steak w/ Gravy Okra and Tomatoes Apples White Rice Soft Roll Milk

Friday 7 BBQ Chicken Thigh Green Beans Orange Mac and Cheese Soft Roll Milk

19 Southern Chopped - Pork Collard Greens Peach Cobbler Yams Soft Roll Milk

20 Stuffed Pepper— Casserole Green Beans Tropical Fruit Rice Roll Milk

21 Roasted Chicken – Breast Broccoli & Cheese Orange Herb Egg Noodles Roll Milk

26 Kielbasa Sausage Cabbage Peaches White Rice Soft Roll Milk

27 Country Style Steak Succotash Tropical Fruit Potatoes Au Gratin Cookie Milk

28 Southern StylePork BBQ Slaw Apples Boiled Potatoes Bun Milk

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Obituaries Louise S. Ashe, 83, of Ash, died Sunday, March 5, 2017 in hospice care, Bolivia.

Richard Joseph Fody, 82, of Sunset Beach, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

Robert Eugene (Gene) McCune, of Clayton (formerly Sunset Beach), died Sunday February 26, 2017.

Valerie Marie Begos, 95, of Southport, died Saturday, February 18, 2017.

Claudie Elwood “Woody” Fulford, 84, of Shallotte, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at home.

Kenneth Ray McKeithan, 75, of Boiling Spring Lakes, died Friday, February 10, 2017 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Vernie Estelle Ganey, age 84, of Leland, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at home.

Edith Marie Ogden, 95, of Calabash, died Monday, March 6, 2017.

Phyllis B. Gumbrell, 87, died Sunday, February 12, 2017.

William Paris, 89, of Navassa, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at Wilmington Health and Rehab.

Patricia Dunlap Beatty, 90, of Leland, died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at home.

Bobby Ben Bennett, 82, of Oak Island, died Sunday, February 26, 2017.

Catherine Ann Birmingham, 73, of Sunset Beach, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at daughter's home in Kings Mountain, NC. Willie Hoyt Booth Jr., 80, of Supply, died Sunday, March 5, 2017.

Florence Bruce, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Bolivia.

Helen Brignac Carter, 91, of Southport (formerly of Lexington), died Sunday, February 12, 2017.

Melvin Ray Confer, 87, of Carolina Shores, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

Janet Murphy Confer, 83, of Carolina Shores, died Friday, February 24, 2017.

Leon Clesson Cook, 96, of Bolivia, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at home.

Jennifer Delores Fisher, 64, of Bolivia, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

Thomas J. Hair, 72, died Friday, February 17, 2017.

Charlotte Rae White Hewett, 79, of Ash, died Sunday, February 19, 2017.

Sadie Mildred Fulcher Hill, 92, of Southport, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017.

Leonard Lewis Lampl, 76, of Southport, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at home.

Celeste Lofton, 89, of Navassa, died Sunday, February 19, 2017.

Joan Luce, 82, of Boiling Spring Lakes, died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at home.

Ester Rae Boyd Daniello Malmfeldt, 83, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in Carolina Shores.

Mamie S. McClain, 99, of Southport, died Friday, March 3, 2017.

David M. Raynor, 58, of Bolivia, died Monday, February 20, 2017.

Rose C. Schanel, 93, of Oak Island, died Saturday, February 11, 2017.

Garland Oscar Shook, Jr., 86, of Shallotte, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center, Brunswick House.

Joseph D. Standeven, 81, of Southport, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at home.

Sandra Stewart, 70, of Sunset Harbor, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at SECU Hospice Care Center, Bolivia.

Peggy Anne Welch, 71, of Oak Island, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick in Bolivia.

Rev. James A Whitworth died on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.

The Brunswick Center at Leland

Jim Fish, BSRI President and CEO, announces the opening of the long-awaited Brunswick Center at Leland.

Photos by Susan Whitley

New Brunswick Center at Leland Opens Its Doors It’s official! Community leaders, officials, and friends gathered Feb. 20 to cut the ribbon and take a peek at the new Brunswick Center at Leland. The center is a step toward Brunswick Senior Resources Inc.’s goal of a senior center in each county district, said BSRI President and CEO Jim Fish. The center joins similar facilities in Southport and Shallotte, and a fourth opened in March in Supply. There are also seven senior sites throughout the county.

Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams welcomes visitors to the new center.

Above: A crowd of some 350 people gathered at the opening of the new center.

Leland Mayor Brenda Bozeman speaks at the celebration.

Left: Music by Fun Fatale Trio added to the festive atmosphere at the opening.