Brunswick Senior Buzz October 2018 by Brunswick Senior Resources Inc.

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i · 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 Derissa Gore, Case Management Support Chauvet “Mel” Jackson, Operations Technician Sarah Powell, Volunteer Coordinator

Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc.

· Mallory Balice, Program Specialist

· Karen Tierney, Receptionist · Victoria Hine, Ash and Shallotte · Mary Green, Boiling Spring Lakes · Holley Norris, Calabash · René Tarquinio, Calabash · Carol Caldara, Calabash · Mike Blandino, Town Creek · Veronica Lett-McGee, Leland · Jade Robinson, Leland · Marilou Smith, Leland · Shelley Cooper, Leland

i · Doug Russell, Leland · Sandy Porcaro, Leland · Anne Gass, Shallotte · Kathy Gehlhardt, Shallotte · Blair Stanley, Shallotte · Brett Baughman, Shallotte · Beverly Bridgers, Southport · Melissa Catlett, Southport · Jackie Knott, Southport · Vaughn Hatley, Southport · Cyndy Wallhausser, Southport and Supply

· Melissa Starr, Supply · Courtney Bledsoe, Supply · Gloria Pieczarka, Supply · Mike McGurn, Thrift Store

Photo by Irene Dowdy

October is for pumpkins, and Coastal Carolina Camera Club charter member Irene Dowdy captured these Brunswick County pumpkins for our cover, and she supplied all the needed files right before the hurricane. Thanks so much, Irene!

From the Editor

urricane Florence has blown through, but the cleanup— and the legacy— will continue for some time. When news of Florence bearing down on us hit the airwaves, we all watched carefully as the storm grew in strength, aiming directly at us, never wavering. We’ve seen hurricanes before, so planning began. In the rush to prepare, Brunswick Senior Resources Inc. (BSRI ) followed the county’s lead in closing operations. Brunswick County schools closed as of Tuesday morning, and the transit system closed at noon Tuesday in order to transport participants to shelters. BSRI programs and operations were cancelled for the week as of Monday, Sept. 10. Sites and centers were closed, BSRI facilities and vehicles were secured, and loose items were moved indoors. Staff and meal deliver volunteers worked Sept. 11 to process Meals on Wheels and deliver shelf-stable meals to homebound participants (see page 12). We wanted to make sure everyone had enough to eat during this disaster.

“BSRI has been in constant communication with Brunswick county offices, including the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as assisting area shelters as needed,” said Jim Fish, BSRI’s President and CEO. “Due to BSRI’s advance planning, there have been no reports of any of BSRI’s senior participants being in dire distress.” But both participants and centers

are dealing with many challenges. There is power at the Shallotte center, but at press time, there is no power at the Southport, Supply, or Calabash facilities. “BSRI is in communication with the town of Leland in hopes of soon having power at the Leland facility and possibly opening the facility as a feeding site,” Fish said. All BSRI staff have been accounted for and are safe.

Brunswick County is a low-lying coastal area, and we knew it would take a hit from Florence. At one point the storm was predicted to come in as a Category 4; later it was forecast to move slowly and cause flooding, and this proved to be true. Our participants include those who have weathered many a hurricane and those for whom Florence was their first. BSRI includes people who have the resources to evacuate easily and those for whom it’s nearly impossible—and many in between. We have people living on high inland ridges and some whose homes are very vulnerable to storms. People made the call to stay or go based on their circumstances, and both had their difficulties. And the aftermath is continuing now. BSRI is closed this week, and possibly later. By the time you are reading this Buzz, many of us will probably just be coming back to normal life.

One of the surprisingly beautiful parts of a natural disaster is the goodness it can bring out in people. People offered to help in many ways, even rescuing people by boat. People who lost power emptied their rapidly-defrosting freezers and grilled up banquets for the neighborhood. People went into the streets with chain saws to clear fallen trees and make a path for a cars. Neighbors knocked on each other’s doors to check on them and offer assistance. Some neighbors met each other for the first time, taking the time to stand outside and share stories of the storm.

It’s been a challenge to assemble the Brunswick Senior Buzz without electricity. A friend gave us an inverter to charge a laptop in the car. We have communicated via mobile phone, and have some ideas of where to get Wifi to send files to the printer. I’ve missed storm status reports on TV, my fridge, and air conditioning. But I have also enjoyed the loss of electricity a bit. It was nice to have a breeze through the house, to chat with neighbors in the street, to sleep in total darkness. I’ll be glad to make coffee again, but I may have made some new friends that I hope to keep even when the power comes back on. Shelagh Clancy Editor, Brunswick Senior Buzz Newsletters.bsri@gmail.com

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!

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THRIFT STORE THROWBACK By Mike McGurn BSRI Thrift Store Operations Manager

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Welcome to Thrift Store Throwback! This month we uncovered an interesting photo in our Thrift Store in Calabash.

Does anyone know about this photo or have other information to add? Do you have a story related to these items? Please share them with us! Contact Mike McGurn at mmcgurn@bsrinc.org or (910) 712-6458 or Buzz Editor Shelagh Clancy at newsletters.bsri@gmail.com.

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Join us for the 7th Annual Hunger and Homeless Banquet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Brunswick Center at Shallotte. The event is hosted by the Brunswick County Homeless Coalition (BCHC), a group of volunteers from faith-based ministries, non-profit organizations, local agencies, and concerned citizens coming together for the good of people in Brunswick County who need our help. Come to the banquet and learn how BCHC is educating, advocating, and providing services for people in Brunswick County who are homeless or in need. Join us and learn how your support can help make a difference. For more information, go to www.brunswickhomeless.com.

The Flu Can Be Dangerous for Seniors By Denise Hayes, M.S., R.Ph., Senior Care Concierge Pharmacist

egardless of your health, influenza is highly contagious and uncomfortable. But unlike a simple cold, the flu can be life-threatening if you are 65 or older. As you get older, your immune system gets weaker, and your risk for catching the flu and developing complications increases. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 60 percent of flu-related hospitalizations and 85 percent of flu-related deaths occur in people 65 and older. And if you are like 75 percent of seniors who have at least two chronic conditions, you are even more vulnerable to complications such as pneumonia.

Getting a yearly flu vaccination is the best way to help protect yourself from this dangerous illness. However, seniors with chronic conditions typically have a lower protective response after a regular flu vaccination compared to younger and healthier people. This can make the flu vaccine less effective in protecting against the flu; and the nasal spray isn’t recommended for anyone over 50. The good news is that new high-dose flu vaccines

have been developed and approved for people 65+. These high-dose vaccines are intended to provide improved immune response versus the regular flu vaccine. Ask you healthcare provider about which vaccine is best for you.

There are many different flu viruses and they are constantly changing. The U.S. flu vaccines is reviewed annually and composed to match circulating flu viruses. It takes about two weeks after vaccination to protect against flu. Flu season has already started: Recent flights coming into the U.S. had passengers with the flu. The CDC recommends that you get vaccinated by the end of October. This is your best protection before the flu starts spreading here in Brunswick County. PharmAssistUs can provide tips to avoid the flu and complications, and other services for seniors that include medication review (safety, risk, cost reduction), ‘ask a pharmacist’ recommendations, and concierge services. Go to PharmAssistUs.com for more information.

By Paul Wittner

orth Carolina is entering its “blue moon” mid-term election cycle—meaning that, with the exception of a few judicial contests, no major statewide race (for example, a U.S. Senate or gubernatorial contest) will be on the ballot this year in the Tar Heel State. Instead, Tar Heel voters will elect representatives to the U.S. Congress and the N.C. house and

senate, as well as state judges, local commissioners, and boards of education.

Now is the time to ask questions! Then vote your convictions.

Do you know who is seeking your vote? Do you know the judges? Do you know the issues?

elections@brunswickcountync.gov

Did you know that you will be voting on several amendments to the state constitution?

Do you know where and when you can “early vote”? Contact the Brunswick County Board of Elections with questions: www.brunwickcountync.gov/ elections (910) 253-2620 See you at the polls!

By Mallory Balice Program Specialist

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Medication - Antidepressants can be prescribed by a physician. Lifestyle Changes - Alter your daily habits such as increasing exercise, eating a healthier diet, and getting social support from family and friends.

Join a Support Group - Connect with others who are going through the same changes as you. This will help to support and motivate each other. It also will develop a place to meet and talk, which is beneficial.

The best way to help someone with depression is to be around and actually just listen to them. Try not to judge or criticize – typically that can shut people out. Also, be patient and understanding towards them to show your support.

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Best Books for Cool Fall Evenings By Donna Ruth Morgan

ost seniors want to live at home, independently, for as long as possible—and Lynda Shrager’s Age In Place: A Guide to Modifying, Organizing, and Decluttering Mom and Dad’s Home (2018) is a handy resource for that goal. This book is a proactive framework for evaluating if and when help is needed. It has plenty of resources, excellent checklists for adapting the home environment for safety, and includes tips on the best medical equipment fixes. Ms. Shrager shares a wealth of professional experience from her years as an occupational therapist, and her “Hacks for Health and Home” in each chapter provide a roadmap combining compassion with common sense. Nutshell review: A valuable preparatory resource for the sunset years. Sarah Perry’s 2017 Victorian gothic, The Essex Serpent, offers remarkable characters and well-drawn struggles between science and spirituality, good and evil, haves and have-nots. The mix of heartwarming and bonechilling scenarios are like pearls strung through the story. Picturesque settings in 1890s London and Essex, a terrorizing sea monster, and an unlikely love story render a “can’t put it down” book that engaged my curiosity and

satisfied my longing for authenticity in historical fiction. Nutshell review: Fascinating examination of social contradictions and male/ female psyches, leaving the reader “never sure of the difference between thinking and believing.” The Boys in the Boat (2013) by Daniel James Brown— subtitled Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics—is an overlooked, outstanding book destined for the big screen. Depression-era college athletes and those who coach them rise above emotional and physical difficulties in Mr. Brown’s wonderful portrayal. Who doesn’t love underdogs conquering personal and social issues to become the best of the best? Come-frombehind grit and determination inspired this reader to identify with and cheer for a group of young men who beat the odds to achieve highest honors. Nutshell review: Heartwarming and patriotic—my favorite nonfiction book in quite a while.

Trip Date: October 8th-11th

This trip is currently closed. we will be planning another one, so make sure to visit your nearest senior center or call to put your name on the waitlist to get updates. Charleston Trip Date: Dec 3rd-Dec 5th Pricing: $465 per person Based on double Occupancy. Trip Status: Open accepting registrations A few highlights! Includes this and more! Holiday Dinner Cruise James Island Holiday Festival of the lights Guided Historic light tour Holiday Shopping in the Historic City Market.

Caribbean Cruise Trip Status: Open-Accepting Registrations A few highlights! Departing from Port Canaveral Florida Day 1– day at sea Day 2– Cozumel Mexico Day3– Belize Day4– Mahogany Bay, Isla Roatan Day5– Costa Maya, Mexico Day 6– day at sea Trip Date: Jan 12th-Jan 19th 2019 Pricing: ( Double occupancy) Cabin 4B– $999 per person Cabin 4c- $1039 per person Cabin 4D– $1049 per person Cabin 8B-$1349 per person $250 deposit to hold registration Payment deadline: October 30th

Shades of Ireland: April 13th-22nd Call Collette Tours to book this Awesome, all inclusive trip! 1800-825-5655 Double occupancy:3,559 Single:4,059 Triple: 3,529

Biltmore Trip Date: Nov 26th-28th Pricing: $479 per person (based on double occupancy) Trip Status: Open, accepting registrations. Payment deadline: September 7th A Few Highlights! Holiday Dinner at the Biltmore Admission to Biltmore's Gardens Visit Antler Village Biltmore shops and more!

Time to Bring Plants Indoors for Winter By Patrick Naughton October is a good time to begin to prepare outdoor plants for moving indoors for the winter.

If the plant has grown during the summer, prune or repot the house plant to reduce its size. If you are pruning it back, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prune back more than one-third of the plant. Also prune the roots an equal amount to the foliage. If you are repotting, repot to a container that is at least 2 inches larger than the current container.

When acclimating a houseplant, start by bringing the house plant in at night for a few days. Over the next two weeks, gradually increase the amount of time the plant spends indoors until it is indoors full time. This should be done before the first frost, usually Nov. 5 in Brunswick County. Light, water, temperature, air movement, humidity, fertilization, and proper growing medium are the key factors that affect plant growth. Most outdoor plants are accustomed to high to medium amounts of light. Try to find a location indoors near a window that gets sun. Clean the window to increase the amount of light coming through. Windows can lose heat in a room

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First check to see if the plant is has any unwanted insects like aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites. Use a hose and wash the plant off before bringing it inside. Treating the plant with neem oil can help as well.

Clustering houseplants to create a canopy of leaves helps create beneficial humidity levels indoors.

and create a cold spot. If the window begins to feel cold, move the plant at least a 6 inches away from the window. Most houseplants grow best in day temperatures around 70Ë&#x161;F and night temperatures around 60Ë&#x161;F. Avoid placing plants in locations that are subject to periodic cold drafts, like outside doors.

Many houseplants can grow in relative humidity levels of 40 percent to 60 percent. The typical humidity level in homes is only 10 percent to 15 percent. To increase the humidity level around plants, group them together to form a canopy of leaves. The leaves transpire to create moisture but also trap moisture from the air, creating a humid climate around the plants. It is also beneficial to place pebbles in a saucer and place the plant on it. Pour in just enough water

Neem oil is a relatively nontoxic insecticide that helps kill harmful creepy crawlies on your plants before you bring them inside for winter. Test on one leaf first and follow package directions.

to where the water is just below the top of the pebbles. Do not allow the plant container to contact the water this could allow any fertilizer that that leached out to be absorbed back in may burn the roots. In addition, the pot can become waterlogged, causing the plant to develop root rot. Misting plants with a water bottle only raises the humidity for a short period of time. Plants need less water indoors, so let the soil dry out before watering. For more information on growing plants in containers, visit https://bit.ly/2NHdrG3.

ASH SENIOR NUTRITION SITE Activity Calendar Calendar is subject to change Victoria Hine, Manager Waccamaw Community Building 5859 Waccamaw School Road, Ash, NC 29420 Call 910-754-2300 Ext. 1053 For Reservations Operating Hours: 9:30-1:30 Tuesday & Thursday Lunch Served at 12 PM

Tuesday

Thursday

2 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Exercise 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Blood Pressure Checks 12:30 Rummikub

4 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Exercise 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo

9 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Exercise 12:00 Lunch 12:30 PAP with Marilou Smith 12:30 Rummikub

11 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Exercise 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo

16 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Exercise 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Rummikub

18 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Exercise 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Bingo

23 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Exercise 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Rummikub

25 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Exercise 12:00 Lunch 12:15 Birthday Cake 12:30 Bingo

30 9:30 Coffee with Friends 10:00 Puzzles 10:45 Exercise 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Rummikub

Participants at Ash Senior Site learn how to prepare healthy food.

Hired Hands Band entertain during Ash Site congregate mealtime.

JOIN THE BUZZ TEAM!

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 Program Information www.cityofbsl.org or 363-0018

October 2018 Monday

Boiling Spring Lakes Senior Site Activity Calendar

*Subject to change, email or call Karlin 910-363-0018 ext.2 or kwest@cityofbsl.org* Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1 9am Card Making 10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

2 9:30-10:30am Clogging 3pm The Office Drink Social Meet and Greet 6:15-7:15pm Zumba

3 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12pm Guest Speaker: BSRI Cooking Class 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:30 Line Dance Club

4 10am Mah Jong 6pm All Levels Yoga

5 10am Walking Class 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 11:30 FREE BP TESTING 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice

8 10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

9 9:30-10:30am Clogging 10:30am Spa Day and Lunch 6:15-7:15pm Zumba

10 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:30 Line Dance Club

11 8:30am A Day in Wilson, NC 10am Mah Jong 6pm All Levels Yoga

12 10am Walking Class 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Ice Cream Birthday Social 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice

15 10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

16 8am Senior Adult Day at the NC State Fair 9:30-10:30am Clogging 6:15-7:15pm Zumba

17 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12pm Spirit Day: Costume Day 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:30 Line Dance Club

18 10am Mah Jong 12pm Lunch Bunch: Southport Gourmet and Sushi 6pm All Levels Yoga

19 10am Walking Class 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice

22 10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

23 9:30-10:30am Clogging 6:15-7:15pm Zumba

24 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12pm Guest Speaker: Breast Cancer Awarness *Wear Pink 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:30 Line Dance Club

25 10am Mah Jong 11am Brown Bag and a Movie 6pm All Levels Yoga

26 10am Walking Class 11am TOPS 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice

29 10am Qi Gong 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:15pm All Levels Yoga

30 9:30-10:30am Clogging 6:15-7:15pm Zumba

31 10am Walking Class 11am Fit 4 Life 12pm Senior Lunch 12:30pm Rummikub 12:30 Cards & Dice 6:30 Line Dance Club

SEE OUR ADDITIONAL PAGES FOR SPECIAL TRIPS AND EVENTS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON!

Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department

1 Leeds Road Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 910-363-0018 Program Information www.cityofbsl.org

Happy Birthday! October 12th 12:30pm 2nd Friday of every month, we celebrate the birthdays of the month with an ICE CREAM SUNDAE SOCIAL!

DAY TRIPS Thursday, October 11th

9am-4pm A Day in Wilson, NC Meet to leave and explore Wilson, NC. Explore the famous Whirligig park, botanical gardens and the baseball museum. $12 includes transportation and entry fees. Lunch will be in the day on your own.

Tuesday, October 16th 8am-3pm in Raleigh, NC

Enjoy the day at the State Fair and all the privileges awarded to our senior adults on their special day. $10 transportation fee.

FREE EVENTS!! Friday, October 5th 11:30-12:30am

Meet New Friends! Here are some opportunities we have to gather and meet new people in your area! Both for FREE!

Tuesday, October 2nd 3pm at The Office

Meet and Greet Drink Social (wine, beer and coffee for purchase)

Thursday, October 25th

11am at BSL Community Center Brown Bag and a movie. Bring a lunch and enjoy a halloween movie!

Blood Pressure Testing provided by Community Hospice at BSL Community Center, first Friday of every month.

Do you follow us on Facebook? Make sure you do, we have contest and other fun games to win great prizes! www.facebook.com/ BSLparksandrecreation

We also email out our calendar monthly? Would you like to join? Email Karlin to request to be added at kwest@cityofbsl.org

October 31st @ Spring Lake Park 5:30-7:30pm $2 suggested donation to benefit the Parks & Recreation Holiday Cheer Fund to assist BSL families in need. Treat Bag and candy + drink and pizza for the first 500 kids!!

Thanks for another successful concert series! We are already starting to plan for spring! Concerts again on Sundays in May 2019!

Want to join in the fun and enter your vehicle? Drop by the Community Center or email Teagan at tmacklin@cityofbsl.org

Yard and Craft Sale Saturday, Oct 13th 8am-12pm

Reserve Your Booth Space TODAY! $10 BSL Residents $15 Non-Residents $5 Table Rental (optional) Check out the website or stop by the community center for rules and regulations.

Upcoming Holiday Dates Nov 3rd– Polish Festival $5 Nov 8th– Shopping and Tea Lunch in Calabash $5+lunch Nov 17th- Duplin Winery Tasting and Dinner Christmas Show $73 total Nov 27th– Tanger Outlet Shopping $8 Dec 8th– Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Dec 14th Poplar Grove Christmas Fest and Candlelight Tour $25 Dec 21st– Enchanted Airlie $6

Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department 1 Leeds Road Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 910-363-0018 Program Information www.cityofbsl.org

Weekly Activity Schedule MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

DAILY Drop In Activities: Reading, Coffee with Friends, Morning News, Table Games, Green or * = Fee Based Class; Red ^ =Requires Prior Sign Up; Blue=New Offering/Time

10:00 Tai Chi

10:00 BINGO*

10:30 Ballroom

10:30 20/20/20

Dancing

9:00

Open Art

9:30 BINGO*

9:30

Chair Arth.

10:00 Line Dancing 9:30

10:30 Chair Arth. + 11:00 Healthy

12p Lunch Zumba

1:00

Card

12p Lunch 12:00 Bring Your

Art Journaling

11:15 Geri-Fit 11:00 Get INvolved

12p Lunch 12:30 Yoga

12 Lunch

2: 00 Stitching Club 12:30 Mystery Craft

Own Art

Games 2:00

Zumba

Living

11:15 Geri-Fit

1:00

9:30

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Line Dancing 2:00

Cooking

Adult

1:00

Chair Yoga

2:00

Card Games

Coloring

with Carol

2:00

October

Donations and Contributions Help Support Our Meals and Programming, Thank You! MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

1 Fitness Equipment Help @ 9:00

3 BP Screening 4 @ 11:00 Senior Citizens Prescription Drug Academy @ 10:45 Discounts (by appt) @ 1:00

A Visit with Bella 1:30

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

5 MC: Wine Bottle Light

8 Coffee with a Fire- 9 Medicare Presentation @ 10:00 fighter @ 9:30 Tuesday Trivia Noon Tech Help @ 12:30

10 Skin care with Maria @ 11:00 Caregiver Support Group @ 2:00

11 Get Involved: Brunswick Family Assistance 11:00 am

12 MC: Pumpkin Pictures

15 No Ballroom today

16 A Visit with Bella 1:30

18Get Involved: Brunswick Wellness Coalition @ 11:00

19 Hoop Class @ 8:45 MC: Essential Oil Craft

22 No Ballroom today

24 25 Get Involved: 26 Birthday Fall Risk Assessment Cape Fear River Watch Celebration @ 11:00 @ 11:00 No Mystery Craft today

30 Monthly Outing

Tech Help @ 12:30 29

Donations and Contributions Help Support Our Meals and Programming, Thank You!

Hoop Class @ 1:30 Healthy Digestion @ 11:00

Happy Halloween!

10050 Beach Dr SW Calabash, NC 28467 910-754-7427.

Holley Norris, Assistant Director

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

On October 4th @ 10:45, come join the Sheriff’s Department to learn more about C.R.A.S.E. (Citizen Response to Active Shooter Events) Come visit sweet Bella October 2nd and 16th at 1:30. Spending time with her could increase happiness and lower blood pressure!

Need assistance with our fitness room equipment? Come visit Chris Prevatte for a “how-to” lesson October 1st @ 9:00

Chair Arthritis BASIC VS Chair Arthritis ADVANCED ——————————-Basic is for those who cannot walk unassisted Advanced is for those who can walk unassisted BOTH involve cardio, strength, endurance, coordination, and balance training!

Open Art Studio Bring your own art supplies & create art with fellow artists. All levels of expertise welcome. Watercolor, acrylic, pastel, oil, charcoal, pencil, & collage. Group critiquing & support included!

20/20/20 A perfect combo of motivational music, improving strength & posture, & relieving stress all in ONE class! 20 minutes of low impact cardio, 20 minutes of strength training, & 20 minutes of core work & stretching. NO floor work! Come socialize & join the fun!

Come have a fresh cup of joe with firefighters in our community on the 8th @ 9:30. Show your support & appreciation, and ask questions!

By M. René Tarquinio, LBSW

Open Enrollment begins on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. This is the time of year when you can make changes to your prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage Plan. Something as simple as changing your pharmacy could save you hundreds of dollars, so it’s a wise idea to review your coverage every year. BSRI has a total of five coordinating sites throughout Brunswick County with experienced volunteer counselors who can assist you with navigating the Medicare maze. Appointments fill up quickly, so please call (910) 754-2300 for your appointment today, or you can request an appointment at your local center.

New cards are now being mailed to North Carolina Medicare beneficiaries. These cards are being mailed in no specific order and couples living in the same household will not get cards at the same time. CMS (Medicare) has not provided a time frame as far as completion date of the mailings. Beneficiaries are encouraged to provide a copy of the new card to all of their providers. SHIIP recommends

you keep your old card in a secure place for a few months just as a backup if needed.

Beginning in 2019, The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 is allowing for a 25% Donut Hole discount. The cost of your brand name drugs in the 2019 Donut Hole will be 25 percent of the retail price instead of 30 percent as originally planned. More of the discount will be shifted onto the pharmaceutical suppliers rather than the Medicare Part D plans. This will move people with higher drug costs (more than $678 retail per month) through the Donut Hole at a faster rate, allowing for Catastrophic Coverage to occur sooner. This means that during the 2019 Donut Hole (and beyond) you will pay 25 percent of retail brand name costs and receive 95 percent of the retail drug cost as credit toward meeting your total out-of-pocket costs.

October 18, 2018: Introduction to Medicare Class, 1-3 p.m., BCC Southport Campus. Please call Lisa at (910) 755-8083 to register. Medicare presentations at centers and sites: Please check your center’s calendar in the Buzz for times and locations.

October 2018 - Daily Activity Schedule EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

Black = No Fee (Contributions always appreciated); Green or * = Fee Based Class; Red ^ = Requires Prior Sign Up; Blue = New Offering/Time 11:30

Super Sampler*^

Strength & Core

8:30

Total Body Cond.

10:30 BINGO*

8:30

Morning Yoga

9:30

Geri-Fit

10:30 Arthritis Exercise

10:00 Geri-Fit

10:00 Painting

9:30

Line Dancing-Int.

11:00 Arthritis Exercise

10:30 Balance Class

10:00

Crafts

11:00 Line Dancing-Beg.

11:30 Tai-Chi Fusion*

10:00

Computer Help

11:30 Leland Larks Choir Practice

10:30

Chair Aerobics

11:30

TRX Training*^

TRX 6WK Series*^ 8:30 9:30

12p Lunch

11:30a EARLY Lunch

12p Lunch

Painting

12:30 Senior Bootcamp

Beat Parkinson’s I*^ 1:00

Tabata*^