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WWII Vet stays active
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By ANDREA JOHNSON joys watching television and entered World War II on Dec.
keeping up with the goings Staff Writer on of his children, grandchilajohnson@minotdailynews.com dren and great-grandchilExercise is the key to a dren, who call or visit long and healthy life, said regularly and send him phoRay Curtis, who celebrated tos. his 101st birthday in FebruHis father was a homeary. steader near Portal, where Curtis, a World War II vet- Curtis spent his early years. eran and retired farmer who The family moved to Minot resides at the Wellington in when Curtis was a young boy Minot, said he has followed and he attended the old Linthe advice his chiropractor coln Elementary and gradugave him years ago to stay fit. ated from Minot High School Curtis also stays active and in 1935. After high school, he interested in life. returned to the Portal area “I’ve exercised for the last and farmed with his brother, 50 years,” said Curtis. “I like but the “Dirty Thirties” made to play pool. I used to play farming difficult. The year golf and enjoyed bowling.” 1935 brought crop disease; Curtis also still drives, the year 1936 brought though he said he doesn’t grasshoppers. leave home much. “I didn’t much like farmHe had an appointment to ing,” he said. play pool with a friend at the Curtis decided to enlist in Wellington in early March. the U.S. Army 10 months beCurtis said he also loved fore the Japanese attack on to read until his eyesight Pearl Harbor and do his remade it difficult. He still en- quired service. After the U.S.
7, 1941, Curtis was in the service for the duration. He was stationed in different locations. He was serving in San Francisco when the war started and was later stationed in a number of different locales. He became a commissioned officer and served in Germany after the war ended in Europe. He recalls some hairy situations, including an exchange of gunfire with Russian gang members, people who had been held captive in Nazi Germany and were being guarded by the American soldiers in the days after the war. The Americans were tasked with keeping the Germans out of the Russian area and the Russians from getting out. Curtis has also written down his experiences during World War II for the benefit of his family and they typed up the account and distrib-
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Ray Curtis, 101, lives at the Wellington in Minot. He says exercise and staying active are important for a healthy life. He is a World War II veteran and is showing pictures of himself taken when he was in the Army during WWII. uted it. After the war, he returned home to his wife, Ellen, and their children. It was hard to find work in those years, so he decided to return to farming near Portal. He farmed there until 1983, when he retired and moved to Minot.
He and Ellen had been married for 72 years when she passed away three years ago. He has five daughters, 10 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. One of his daughters still lives on the farm near Portal.
Need help with Your income taxes?
If you haven’t filed your income taxes yet, the AARP Foundation TaxAide site in Minot is ready to help middle- and lowincome taxpayers complete their 2017 federal and state tax returns. You do not have to be an AARP member to take advantage of this free service. The Minot Tax-Aide site is located at the American Legion, 1949 N. Broadway. Hours are 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday by appointment only. Call 509-1446 to make an appointment. Individuals should ensure that they have all of the documents they need
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to file before coming to the Tax-Aide site, including Social Security cards, a photo ID, and a copy of last year’s tax returns.
Avoid Tax Scams With another tax season here, so is another round of tax scams, including tax identity theft. Tax identity theft hap-
pens when someone uses your Social Security number to file a tax return and claim a fraudulent tax refund. These phony returns are usually e-filed early in the tax season because efiled returns get faster refunds. A scammer hopes to get your refund check before you file a legitimate return. But you won’t know something is wrong until you file your tax return. Here are some of the warning signs: your e-filed return won’t go through; you receive a notice from the IRS that more than one tax return was filed using your Social Security number; you have an unexpected
balance due, refund offset or collection action taken against you; IRS records indicate you received more wages than you actually earned; or state or federal benefits are being reduced or canceled because the agency received information reporting an income change. To avoid tax identity theft, file your tax return as soon as possible so you can claim your refund before a scammer does. Protect your personal information. Don’t carry your Social Security or Medicare cards in your wallet. Don’t provide personal information, like your Social Security number or date of birth, to
someone who calls you. Any unsolicited email or phone call asking for personal information is likely from a scammer. If you are a victim of tax identity theft, the burden is on you to get things sorted out. If you suspect tax-related identity theft, call the IRS at 800-9084490. Be on your guard for scams throughout the year. For more information on tax and other scams, sign up for the Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork. You’ll receive free email alerts with tips and resources to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud.
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Scams and the new Medicare cards
A new phone scam is tricking seniors into giving out their Medicare and personal information in order to receive their new Medicare cards. Beneficiaries are receiving phone calls where the scammers are posing as Medicare representatives asking for Medicare card numbers and personal information. The scammers are also claiming the beneficiary’s health insurance plans and Medicare will be canceled if they don’t give the caller their Medicare number. Don’t ever share your Medicare number or your personal information. Medicare won’t ever call you requesting that information. CMS will be issuing new Medicare cards starting in April of this year and continuing through April of 2019. North Dakota will NOT be in the first wave of mailing for the new Medicare cards. North Dakotans should not expect their new cards until after June 2018. Medicare cards are sent to
LINDA MADSEN ND SMP Project Director North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities beneficiaries within three months of their 65th birthday after they apply online or at their local Social Security office. Fifteen percent of the U.S. population or 44 million people are enrolled in Medicare. In 2015, there were 118,883 Medicare beneficiaries in North Dakota representing 16 percent of the state’s total population. This upcoming change has already caused confusion for beneficiaries - scammers love to take advantage of confusion. Here are some facts about the new Medicare cards: – Your new Medicare card will automatically be sent to you. You do not need
to reapply for Medicare. – When CMS issues your new card, they will mail it to you. They will NOT call asking for identifying information relating to the issuance of the new Medicare card. They will NOT call asking you to confirm your current Medicare number (Social Security) before sending you a new card. – Your new Medicare card will not have your Social Security number. The new Medicare card will have a new Medicare number which is unique to you, and will be an 11-digit identifier that’s a mix of numbers and letters. – There is not a fee for your new Medicare card. Do not provide anyone with payment or checking/savings account information to pay for a new card. The issuance of the new Medicare card is a significant change. If a beneficiary or caregiver has any questions, please contact ND SMP at ndsmp@minotstateu.edu or 1-800-233-1737.
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Assisted Living communities like Edgewood provide residents a home-like environment that includes meals, house keeping, transportation, medication man agement, countless opportunities for so cial, physical and spiritual engagement and other assistance as needed. Residents continue living as independently as they choose, without having to worry about how they will continue to handle things like housework or grocery shopping. Residents enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks prepared fresh, inhouse daily. Edgewood focuses on making dining an experience: delicious food, a warm atmo sphere and great company!
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Move In & Marketing Director Edgewood Senior Living, Minot The CaringEdge-vantage. As individuals grow older, they generally have a strong sense of self, a solid foundation of support from family and friends and an understanding of what they want out of life. Aging may change and challenge this but it doesn’t mean seniors have to stop living fulfilled
lives. Although there are many care and living options available, our goal is to provide the best of all these services under one roof through our new CaringEdge division. CaringEdge offers home health services including skilled nursing, nursing assistance, therapy services (physical, occupational and speech therapy), palliative care and hospice services. Personal Care Services (CaringEdge PCS) will be an additional offering available in the Minot area. These services include nonmedical tasks performed in seniors’ homes, such as cooking, cleaning, bathing assistance, companionship, transportation, etc.
Joining their journey with memory loss. Edgewood Memory Care is a diverse, active community, where residents live as independently as possible within a home-like environment specifically designed to enhance a sense of security and belonging. Alzheimer’s and memory loss affect an individual and their family differently and each one has his or her own journey. It is our responsibility and gift to help every resident celebrate his or her greatness. This means everyone around that individual must live in THEIR unique reality. What are Adult Day Services? Family members who serve as full-time care-
givers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia aren’t always familiar with the availability of the unique services and support from Edgewood’s Memory Care. Caregivers can utilize Edgewood’s Adult Day Club which provides a safe, stimulating environment for their loved one to spend a couple hours or even a full day. Taking time for themselves helps to enhance a caregiver’s overall well-being and reduce stress. Participants in Edgewood’s Adult Day Services program receive all the same benefits as other residents: home-cooked meals, engaging life enrichment activities and individualized care and support from spe-
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cially trained staff. Educational classes and support services are also available for family caregivers; contact Edgewood to learn more about our on-site Alzheimer’s support group. Creating the best possible outcomes while moving forward. At Edgewood, we understand residents and their family members struggle with the fact that they cannot control the aging process or the changes and obstacles which sometimes accompany it. One of the things an individual and their family can control is proactively planning for their golden years and how Edgewood can help them move forward with confidence.
ND Dementia Care Services Program
The North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program is provided by the Alzheimer’s Association of MinnesotaNorth Dakota Chapter. The program is currently in its 8th year of providing services to every county in North Dakota. The North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program is funded by a grant through the North Dakota Department of Human Services, the Aging Services Division. The services provided are of no cost to the participant/participants and cover a wide range of services both in person, on the phone, and online. Care Consultation-Individualized assistance, problem solving and identification of resources are available to individuals with dementia and their care partners. Care Consultations consist of one-onone assistance that will enable them to better manage care and make informed decisions regarding services and treatments. Education-Workshops are offered throughout the state
Jodi Keller Regional Care Consultant Alzheimerʼs Association MinnesotaNorth Dakota
for the general public and professional audiences. Topics range from disease information, communication, managing behavioral symptoms, and partnering with healthcare providers. Classes open to the public are listed in local newspapers and at alz.org/mnnd. Our 24/7 Helpline is available to provide information, support, printed materials and referrals to specific area resources. This is a service provided to people with memory loss, health care professionals and the public, and those 24-hour caregivers providing care in their home. Interpreters are available as well. We offer a 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other
dementias who wander or have a medical emergency. We provide 24-hour nationwide assistance, no matter when or where the person is reported missing. We have many affiliated support groups led by trained facilitators for individuals and/or their care partners affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. These groups provide support, assistance and encouragement to help manage and cope with the challenges of dementia of any type. These groups provide a network for care partners to interact, learn and gain valuable support from each others. They are held in various locations throughout the state. For more information about any of these services, please call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/mnnd. The local Minot office is at 1015 S. Broadway, Suite 37A. You can also call our Minot office at 837-0062.
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Taking advantage of preventive services while enrolled in Medicare
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Medicare beneficiaries are able to receive preventive screenings and services that allow medical providers to pinpoint areas of concern early and plans can be made to address those issues before they become more significant. Here is what you should know about preventive care. – Medicare covers the entire cost of some preventive services. Preventive care is the care you receive to prevent illness, detect medical conditions and maintain general health. If you meet the eligibility requirements and guidelines for a preventive service, Part B of “Original Medicare” or your Medicare Advantage Plan must cover that service. Under “Original Medicare,” you pay nothing – no deductible or coinsurance – for preventive services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, as long as you see a health care provider who takes assignment. This is often referred to as “zero-cost sharing.” If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan and you see an in-network provider, you pay nothing for preventive services that are covered with “zero cost-sharing” by “Original Medicare,” as long as you meet Medicare’s eligibility requirements for the service. Flu shots, many cancer screenings and glaucoma tests are examples of preventive services with “zero-cost sharing.” Call Medicare (800) 6334227, or visit www.medicare.gov, or call SHIC to learn if a preventive service you are interested in is covered. Your provider may also be able to share this information with you. It is important to know that you may be charged for
DAVID ZIMMERMAN
Director, Consumer Assistance Division Director, North Dakota SHIP North Dakota Insurance Department services you receive related to your preventive service, even if the preventive service itself is covered at 100% of the cost. During the course of your preventive visit, your provider may discover and need to investigate or treat a new or existing problem. This additional care is not considered preventive and you may be responsible for the additional diagnostic and/or treatment costs. – Providers you should see to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. If you have “Original Medicare,” be sure to receive preventive services from providers who agree to accept Medicare’s approved amount as full payment and will not bill you for anything more than your Part B deductible or coinsurance charge. This is known as “accepting assignment.” If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you should not be charged for preventive care services that are free to those with “Original Medicare,” as long as you see an in-network provider. If you do not see a provider who accepts assignment or is an in-network provider, charges will typically apply to your preventive care service. You may contact the North Dakota Insurance Department’s State Health In-
surance Counseling (SHIC) program by calling 328-2440 or toll-free at (888) 575-6611 or by email at ndshic@nd.gov for a booklet that outlines various preventive services. – How to prepare for your Welcome to Medicare and annual wellness visits. Medicare covers one Welcome to Medicare preventive visit to your doctor within your first year of having Medicare Part B, then one annual wellness visit per year after that, with “zero costsharing,” as long as you see the appropriate providers. Keep in mind that these visits are not head-to-toe physicals; they are designed to discuss what preventive screenings you should have. During the Welcome to Medicare visit, your provider will review your medical and social history as well as your health status and risk factors. Your provider will then give you resources related to your risk factors and health needs along with a checklist or written plan containing information about other preventive services you may need. Annual wellness visits are yearly appointments with your provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan can help prevent illness based upon your current health and risk factors. For both visits, be prepared with information about your medical history, your family history, the providers you see, the durable medical equipment you use and the medications or supplements you take. Remember that if your provider discovers and needs to investigate or treat a new or existing problem, you may be responsible for related diagnostic and/or treatment costs.
For more information or if you have questions about Medicare and preventive services, contact SHIC by calling 328-2440 or toll- free at (888) 575-6611, or emailing ndshic@nd.gov. You may also visit our website at www.nd.gov/ndins/shic. SHIC offers free help with Medicare and other health insurance. Trained counselors who work through local sponsoring organizations can help answer your questions. SHIC counselors have no connection with any insurance company or product. SHIC counselors are trained in all aspects of senior insurance issues, such as Medicare, Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans.
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Are you ready to attend the 22nd annual Salute to Seniors on May 8 at the Minot Municipal Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.? This year’s theme is “Salute to Farmers & Ranchers.” Entertainment is: Blind Joe from the TV show “The Voice.” Great country music. Cathy Ericson Band. Dance to polka, waltzes, and classic country. Gerry Schlag & Friends – playing in the dining room during lunch. Milo Hatzenbuhler — singer & comedy AZ Band – country music Magic Square Dancers The Worland’s Home School—fiddle music We will also have a hot lunch from Homesteaders, vendors and lots of door prizes
LOIS ZAHN
Minot Area Senior Coalition President
As a nonprofit organization, we have fundraisers throughout the year to put on this event. All gifts, memorials and sponsors will be recognized at the Salute to Seniors throughout the day. Call for your reservation at Minot Senior Coalition, 8523398. The cost is $15. Pay at the door or in advance by sending a check to: Minot Senior Coalition, PO Box 326, Minot ND 58701. What a fun day, hope to see you there. God Bless
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As this is being written, March’s “in like a lion” roar is in full throat, but being the hearty batch we are, we North Dakotans have seen and heard this song and dance before. It will rain, it will snow, it will be hard to get around for a few days. And then it will be gone. Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes prettier days, warmer weather … and yard work. Shrub trimming and grass mowing are among the many burdens that will be lifted once you move into an assisted living facility like Somerset Court. And not only will you save the physical effort, you’ll also gain the time to do something that’s fun instead, like take part in our many activities or enjoy an ice cream cone in our 24/7 Sweet Spot. The arrival of spring heralds a few other things as well. Somerset Court will
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DAVE CALDWELL
Director Somerset Court again host its annual benefit breakfast for The Lord’s Cupboard food pantry. On Saturday, April 7, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., Somerset Court staff and volunteers will serve pancakes, smoked sausage, orange juice and coffee in the dining room located in our north building at 1900 28th Street SW in Minot. Tickets are $5 and are available at The Lord’s Cupboard and Somerset Court ahead of the event or at the door, no reservations needed. Non-perishable food items and monetary donations are also welcome for this event. Tables will be available at the event for food items to be dropped off, as well as a container
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for monetary donations. All food, cash and ticket proceeds will go to The Lord’s Cupboard. Please call 838-4500 with any questions about this event. The Catholic Daughters will also have bake sale items available for purchase in the Activity Garden. On Tuesday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Somerset Court will once again be a sponsor along with the Minot Area Senior Coalition at the 22nd annual Salute to Seniors event at the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Cost is $15 per person, and it includes a noon meal catered by Homesteaders Restaurant and lots of live entertainment, sponsors and vendors, and door prizes. Call 8523398 to make your reservations for this exciting event. Also, in conjunction with National Volunteer Week, Somerset Court will also host a luncheon for all those who have volunteered their time at Somerset throughout the year. Door prizes are handed out at the luncheon, scheduled for Saturday, April 21, at 1 p.m., to be followed by a jam session in the auditorium that provides a chance for all of our volunteers to enjoy one another’s talents.
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We have a little over 200 bones in our body. As we age, it’s smart to recognize the importance of nutrition and bone health. If you have conditions such as lactose intolerance, heart disease, hypertension or diabetes, there is a possibility your bones may be affected. Headlines can be confusing at times, stating heart disease and calcium supplements (pill form) increase risk of heart attack, while dietary calcium (from food) can be related to a decrease risk of heart attack. Other studies found no association between calcium supplement use and heart scores. Also, women not taking adequate calcium at baseline, calcium supplement use reduced the risk of hip fracture.
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A recent study found an association between eating highfat dairy foods and less weight gain in older women. With the studies out, it is reasonable to conclude that dairy foods are no more likely to cause weight gain than other foods, and high-fat dairy foods are associated with better weight control as we age. If you are concerned with lactose associated with gas, abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea after eating or drinking dairy foods, there are some options. Drinking smaller amounts of milk
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throughout the day, lactosefree milk and other products treated with lactase, or filtered milk with a lower carbohydrate content such as Fairlife, are often better tolerated. Yogurt or hard cheeses are naturally lower in lactose and may be better tolerated. Keep a food record and track symptoms and discuss with your dietitian. If you don’t care for drinking or eating dairy products, calcium-fortified products such as soymilk, almond milk, and calcium-added orange juice can help with adequate intakes of calcium.
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C Alamo Senior Center 528-4881 Business Meeting: 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m. Social Activities: Birthdays, monthly, last Tuesday Cards: Tuesday p.m., following lunch Senior Meals: Tuesdays, noon Foot Clinic: Odd months, Divide County Health Nurse Anamoose Senior Citizens 465-3316 Business Meeting: 1st Monday with bingo & speaker Social Meeting: 3rd Friday of month Senior Meals: Every Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chair Exercise: Every Monday & Thurs, 9:30 a.m. Free Blood Pressure
Check: 1st Monday, monthly Cards & Dominoes: Every Friday, 6:30 p.m. Berthold Senior Citizens 453-3680 Business Meeting: 3rd Thursday, 3:45 p.m. Cards/Games/Lunch: Tuesdays & Fridays Bone Builders Exercise: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Foot Clinic: 2nd Wednesday, even months (First District Nurses) Bottineau Senior Center 228-3339 Center is open, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Business Meeting: 1st Tuesday, 1 p.m. Board Meeting: 1st Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. Senior Meals: Served daily at noon, Monday
through Friday Sit & Be Fit Exercise: Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Cards & Pool played daily Potluck Brunch: 1st & 3rd Sundays Birthday Celebrations: Every 3 months Souris Basin Transit service runs daily Monday through Friday, in town. Bus goes to Minot Thursdays. Call 228-2061, for reservations
Bowbells Senior Citizens 337-2376 Business Meeting: 1st Thursday, 2:30 p.m. Social Meetings: (Coffee) Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Senior Meals: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:30 a.m. Foot Clinic: 2nd Thursday, monthly Cards: Monday evenings, 7 p.m. Bus Service to Kenmare and Minot is available. Burlington Friendly Seniors 838-3561 Business Meeting: 3rd Thursday, 4:30 p.m., Potluck Supper Social Meetings: Coffee, Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cards: Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Foot Clinic: 3rd Wednesday, odd months, First District Health Nurse Pancake Breakfast: Last Saturday, monthly- January to October, 8 a.m. to noon
Butte Senior Center 626-7243 Business Meeting: 1st Tuesday, 2 p.m., monthly, followed by cards & games Social Meetings: Every Tuesday, cards, bingo, games and programs are planned. Carpio Senior Citizens 468-5908 Business Meeting: 3rd Thursday, 4 p.m. meeting followed by potluck lunch, 6 p.m. Social Meeting: following business meeting with playing cards Senior Meals: Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 468-5908 or 2401150 for reservations, leave message. Foot Clinic: 2nd Wednesday morning, even months, First District Health Unit Pool: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Whist: Thursdays, 1 p.m. Crosby Senior Center 965-6964 Business Meeting: 1st Friday, monthly, 1:30 pm, followed by cards & bingo Social Activities: Potluck meal & cards, 4th Friday, Noon Center is open every Friday for cards, games, and speakers Senior Meals: available through the local hospital program Deering Senior Citizens 728-6662 Business Meeting: 2nd Thursday, monthly at City
Spring 2018 Community Center Social Meetings: Birthday Potluck, 3rd Monday, monthly (Winter- noon and Summer- 6 p.m.) Senior Meals: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Country Store & Cafe Foot Clinic: 2nd Thursday, monthly Bus Trips to many events Douglas Nifty Fiftys 529-4431 Business Meeting: 4th Tuesday, monthly with potluck Foot Clinic: 4th Monday, even months, First District Health Nurse Social Events: Bingo and lots of visiting City meets regularly at the Center. Quilting Mission: Jan. through May, anyone is invited to help! Drake Senior Citizens 465-3225 Business meeting: 4th Monday every month. Potluck every 4th Monday every month. Social activities: Nov.-May open to the public. Every Friday afternoon: cards, games, socializing, coffee and snacks. Foot Clinic: every 3 months, 3rd Wednesday. Call 537-5732 for appointment. Souris Basin public transportation to Minot every Thursday. Call 1-800-927-8318. Esmond Golden Age Club 249-3230 Business & Social Meeting: 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 2 p.m.
Activities: Potluck Meals, Bingo, and Readings Fessenden Senior Citizens 547-3403 Business Meeting: 3rd Tuesday, monthly, with speakers, programs and games Social Activities: Holiday meals and potlucks Senior Meals: Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays, catered by Wells & Sheridan Aging Council, (Home Delivered Meals available) Birthdays: 1st Monday, monthly Flaxton Senior Citizens 596-3850 Business Meeting: 2nd Wednesday, monthly Foot Clinic: 4th Wednesday, odd months, First District Health Nurse Pincochle: Every Wednesday Annual Flu Shot Clinic: October Glenburn Senior Citizens 362-7555 glenburnseniors @gmail.com Business Meeting: 2nd Wednesday, monthly, 5:30 p.m.- supper & 6:30 p.m. meeting Social Meetings: Monday, Wednesday, Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon Senior Meals: Monday, Wednesday & FridaysCall TJ’s Diner, 784-5920, for reservations Foot Clinics: 2nd Monday, odd months, First District Health Nurse Pancake Brunch: 4th Tuesday, monthly, 11:30 a.m. Potluck & Fun Day: 4th
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Spring 2018 Sunday, monthly, noon Pancake Breakfast/ Fundraiser: 1st Sunday, monthly, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., freewill donation Granville Senior Citizens 728-6888 Business Meeting: 2nd Monday, monthly Social Meetings: 4th Monday, monthly Bingo Afternoon Activities: Daily cards, puzzles and coffee Senior Meals: Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, 11:30 a.m., at Memorial Diner Foot Clinic: 3rd Monday, even months, First District Health Nurse Birthdays: 3rd Tuesday, odd months, potluck meal at 4:30 p.m. Souris Basin Transit Service to Minot: Thursdays Grenora Senior Center 694-2472 Business Meeting: 2nd Wednesday, monthly, 1 p.m. Social Activities: Annual Burger Fry and Membership Drive, October Cards: Monday, Wednesday & Fridays Senior Meals: Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, noon Foot Clinic: odd months, morning, Divide County Health Nurse Harvey Senior Citizens Senior Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monthly business meeting 2nd Tuesday celebrating birthdays and lunch served. Bingo at Senior Center
every Friday at 1:30 p.m., also card games and visiting. Bone builders exercise Mondays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Wells, Sheridan Aging Council serves meals Monday through Friday at noon. Supper night is once a month. Home delivered meals are available. Wells, Sheridan Aging Counci daily bus service to Harvey. Also scheduled bus rides to Minot and Bismarck – call 324-4032. Kenmare Senior Citizens Center 385-4551 Business Meeting: Quarterly, Jan., April, July & Oct Social Meetings: Monday through Saturday, 1:30 p.m.- Games & 3 p.m.Lunch Senior Meals: Monday through Friday, 11:45 a.m. Foot Clinic: 3rd Wednesday, monthly, First District Health Nurse Exercise: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Birthday Potluck: November through April, Saturday, noon; May through October, Friday, 6 p.m., Games & Social follows Board members meet as needed. Lansford Hi Neighbors 362-7483 Business Meeting: 1st Wednesday, monthly, 5 p.m. dinner, Lansford Mall Social Meetings: Activities, Tours, Events as planned Senior Meals: Monday through Friday, TJ’s Diner in Lansford Mall Foot Clinic: 4th Thursday, odd months, Lansford Mall, First District Health
Nurse Souris Basin Transit Bus Service: Thursdays, to Minot Educational activities, tours, and videos throughout the year.
Lignite Senior Citizens Club 933-2855 Business Meeting: 1st Friday, monthly Social Meetings: Card playing, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior Meals: Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, Noon Foot Clinic: 2nd Monday, monthly, Christ Lutheran Church
Makoti Senior Citizens 726-5757 Business Meeting: 2nd Wednesday, monthly, 7 p.m. Social Meetings: Potluck Supper, 6 p.m., prior to business meeting Frozen Senior Meals: Order the 1st week of the month, 726-5757
Max Over 55 Club 679-2265 Business Meeting: noon, 4th Friday monthly, except 6 p.m. in June and July, potlucks also. Other Friday potlucks coincide with the school year. Check the city calendar for changes.
Mohall 1st & 3rd Friday: Noon potluck, all Invited. 3rd Friday: Business meeting Monday-WednesdayFriday: Bone builders 9:30 am
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Newburg Senior Citizens 272-6204 Business Meeting: As needed Social Meetings: As scheduled Senior Meal: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Coffee Cup Cafe, Newburg Mall Foot Clinic: 1st Wednesday, odd months, Community Center, First District Health Nurse Parker Senior Center 21 1st Avenue SE Minot 852-0561 website: www.minotcoa.com email: mcoapsc@srt.com Senior Meals: Lunch, Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. in Parker Center Dining Room BINGO: Mondays, 12:15 p.m. EXERCISE: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Birthday Celebration: 3rd Wednesday Other Events: As scheduled Call: 852-0561 for more information Contact: Deb Leyrer, PH: 852-0561 or debmcoa@srt.com Parshall Golden Jet Set 862-3444 Business Meeting: Wednesdays, 11:45 a.m. Social Meetings: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Senior Meal: Wednesdays, noon, home-cooked meal Foot Clinic: 4th Wednesday, even months Activities: Tuesdays, 3 p.m., cards, visiting, puzzles
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Center is available for rent. Call: Judy, 862-3852; Karen, 862-3642; Pat, 8623642 Plaza Senior Center 497-3320 Business Meeting: 3rd Wednesday, monthly, 3 p.m., followed by cards and potluck meal Senior Meals: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, at 11:30 a.m., in Plaza Cafe; Monday and Wednesday, Breakfast, in Plaza Cafe Foot Clinic: Every other month, Mountrail County Health Nurse Yoga/Exercise: Three times each week Computer: available for members Powers Lake Senior Citizens 464-5630 Center is open, Mon. through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Business Meeting: 3rd
Saturday, monthly, 5:30 p.m., followed by potluck supper Social Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, monthly, 1:30 p.m. Senior Meals: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon; reservations required Catered by “The Food Barn” Foot Clinic: 3rd Wednesday, monthly, First District Health Nurse Souris Basin Transit Bus Service: Thursdays, to Minot Activities: Cards, puzzles, snooker and coffee with treats, anytime! Local papers available, books and TV Ray Senior Center 568-3946 Business Meeting: 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 12:30 p.m. Senior Meals: 2nd Tuesday, weekly, noon Special events and activities: as planned
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Page 10 Rolla Senior Citizens 477-6421 Business Meeting: 2nd Friday, monthly, 12:45 p.m., followed by Bingo & entertainment Senior Meals: Daily, noon; home delivered and frozen meals available Foot Clinic: 3rd Thursday, monthly Exercise: Bone Builders program for seniors Transportation Van: available for rides to medical appointments, shopping and business appointments
Rugby Senior Citizens 776-2240 Center is open daily 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Business Meeting: 2nd Monday, monthly, 1:30 p.m. Senior Meals: Monday through Friday, 11:45 a.m., Reservations required by 1:30 p.m. day prior. Bingo: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Souris Basin Transit Bus Service: Daily, in Rugby and Thursdays, to Minot
Ryder Happy Hours Club 758-2404 Business Meeting: 1st Monday, monthly Breakfast: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 7:30 am to 10:00 am Foot Clinic: 1st Wednesday, odd months Sawyer Senior Citizens 624-5256 sawyerseniorcitize ns@srt.com. Potluck meals are planned periodically. Senior meals are served at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Sawyer Senior Center.
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Call 624-5256 for meal reservations. Pool and exercise are available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. Members’ birthdays are recognized the first Wednesday of every month at the dinner and birthday cake is served. Activity night and meetings are held the second Thursday of each month. Foot clinic is offered the second Wednesday of every even numbered month. For information on bus service to Minot, call 8528008. Stanley Golden Age Club 628-2101 Business meeting 2nd Friday 10 a.m. Home-cooked meal every Friday at noon. Birthday party on the 4th Friday of every month;
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birthday cake and special music. Senior Basin Transit Bus service every Tuesday and Thursday: call for a ride to Minot. Bus: 1-800927-8318. Surrey Senior Citizens Activity Center 839-8702 surreyseniors @srt.com Senior meals are served at noon on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call center for meal reservations.
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Home deliveries are available on request. Foot Clinic is available at the center. Call LaVonne at 240-2679 for an appointment. Game night is held every Thursday night starting at 7 p.m. Feb. 1-April 15. Snacks are provided. Game night is open to the public. Yoga class is held every Monday night beginning at 5:30 pm. Class is open to the public. Bingo is played every Thursday starting at 1 p.m. Birthday cake and ice cream are served at 12:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. Board meetings are held on the Tuesday before the last Friday of each month beginning at 5:00 pm Potluck meals are held n the last Friday of each month at 6:30 pm. Tioga Senior Citizens 664-3425 Business Meeting: 2nd Monday, monthly, 12:30 pm; Board Meeting, 11:30 am Social Activity: Bingo, following monthly meetings Cards: Tuesday and Fridays, 1:00 pm
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followed by birthday party, 2:00 pm Senior Meals: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:30 am, catered by Souris Valley Care Center Volunteers serve meals
and package meals for home delivery. Exercise room available for members only. Facility is available for rental. Westhope Senior Citizens 245-6401 Business Meeting: 3rd Monday Center is open Monday through Friday, 2:00 to 5:00 pm Senior Meals: Monday through Friday, 11:45 am at Westhope Public School Cafeteria. Home delivered meals are available.
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Here at Trinity Homes, we are getting ready to bring an exciting spring to Trinity Homes. We started off by renovating our 1st floor center area and cafeteria. We are also putting in a new sound system for all our great entertainment that’s performing here. We have a regular exercise program weekdays with an activities group in each area and a Functional Maintenance Program (FMP) to keep residents “fit as a fiddle” by exercising with weights. We recently started a Restorative Nursing Program to keep residents in shape and at their highest level of function.
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The Restorative Nursing program helps our residents keep the strength and mobility gained while in a skilled therapy as they transition into day to day life in our facility. It is a program for our residents who might experience more difficulties with their daily activities. The restorative aides will work with the resident, one on one, to keep the resident as independent as possible. “Reflection that looks best on you is a Smile”
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