JUNE 2021
Volunteers / Healthy Living
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Making New Friends The Rhodens note that one client comes out onto her deck to talk to them about her garden and another likes to chat about her son. “We ask them about the weather, their health, and follow up if we know they had a procedure done, to see how they are feeling,” Michael Rhoden says. If the Rhodens see anything amiss on a visit, they have name of a social worker to contact or they can report their observation to their
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supervisor, Caroline McLeod at the Leland center, for follow-up. Both Rhodens emphasize that they very much enjoy visiting with their clients and seeing new parts of Brunswick County in the process. “Anyone can volunteer with Meals on Wheels,” they both note. “It’s only a one time per week commitment, and usually a short time at that.” If you are inspired by their story, you can learn more by going to the BSRI website, www.bsrinc.org. Learn more about volunteering with BSRI at bsrinc.org/volunteer.
Delivering Meals on Wheels is an easy and fun volunteer job, say Margie and Michael Rhoden. Once a week, the couple delivers meals to homebound seniors in the Leland area.
BRAIN-BOOSTING RECIPE Raspberry and Avocado Salad 1 cup fresh raspberries 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar Mixed salad greens 1 ripe mango 1 small avocado 1/4 cup red onion 1/4 cup almonds 1 clove garlic Pinch of salt and pepper Tomatoes or other toppings you choose Puree 1/2 cup of raspberries, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Combine greens, mango, avocado, and onion. Pour pureed dressing on top and toss to coat. Top
with the remaining raspberries and sprinkle with chopped almonds. Nutrition Facts per 1 cup: Calories – 114; Carbohydrates – 10g; Sugar – 6g; Potassium – 312mg
